Mango Mealybug vs Mango Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Mealybug | Mango Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drosicha mangiferae | Ceratitis cosyra |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Monophlebidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm (females) | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal) | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| 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.
Mango Fruit Fly
A small, colorful fly with patterned wings that is one of the most destructive pests of mangoes in East Africa. Females lay eggs under the skin of ripening fruit.
Did You Know?
A single infested mango can contain dozens of larvae, and losses to fruit fly damage can exceed 80% of the harvest in unprotected orchards.