Antonina pretiosa
Ferris, 1953
Noxious Bamboo Mealybug
Antonina pretiosa is a mealybug in the Pseudococcidae, first described by Ferris in 1953. It is commonly known as the Noxious Bamboo Mealybug, indicating its association with bamboo . The species has been documented across multiple continents including Asia, North America, and the Caribbean. As a member of the Antonina, it belongs to a group of mealybugs frequently associated with grasses and bamboo.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Antonina pretiosa: //æn.toʊˈniː.nə prɛtiˈoʊ.sə//
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Distribution
Taiwan, China, United States of America, Cuba, Hong Kong, Malaysia; Caribbean; Europe & Northern Asia (excluding China); Middle America; North America