Mealybugs, Whiteflies, and Psyllids Mealy Bugs, Whiteflies, and Psyllids Full-screen, JPEG images, can be viewed by clicking on the small images.
Mealybugs derive their name from the white, waxy, mealy secretions that cover their bodies.
Several pest species attack both indoor and outdoor plants. The taxus mealybug is unusual in that it has only one generation per year. Other mealybugs have several generations and can build up rapidly. Nymphs and adults cluster together at favorable feeding sites. White, waxy filaments may cover entire colonies.