Collection, identification and mass multiplication of Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis, under laboratory conditions

Abstract

An around 10-15 adult mealybugs were collected from the mealybug infected cotton plants located in the agricultural field of B. N. University Udaipur, Rajasthan. Collected mealybug species were brought to laboratory and mass multiplied at an initial level on the potted Hibiscus rosa sinensis under the laboratory conditions. The collected mealybug species were sent to NBAIR, Bangalore and the same was identified as Phenacoccus solenopsis. Mass multiplication of insect is being carried for further study in understanding the biology of insect.