Mango Mealybug vs Common Flower Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Mealybug | Common Flower Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drosicha mangiferae | Anthocoris nemorum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Monophlebidae | Anthocoridae |
| Size | 8-15 mm (females) | 3-4mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mango Mealybug
A large, soft-bodied mealybug covered in white waxy secretions that infests mango trees. Nymphs crawl up mango trunks in huge numbers during winter, clustering on tender shoots and flowers to suck sap.
Did You Know?
Banding mango tree trunks with sticky tape or polythene sheets is a traditional control method that traps the crawling nymphs.
Common Flower Bug
A tiny brown bug that is a voracious predator of aphids, mites and psyllids. An important biological control agent.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size it can consume dozens of aphids per day and is widely used in integrated pest management.