Puto cupressi
(Coleman, 1908)
California Nutmeg Mealybug
Puto cupressi is a mealybug in the Pseudococcidae, first described by Coleman in 1908. It is commonly known as the California Nutmeg Mealybug. The species is recorded from North America, specifically the United States and Canada. As a member of the Puto, it belongs to a group of mealybugs that are primarily associated with coniferous .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Puto cupressi: /ˈpuːtoʊ kjuːˈprɛsaɪ/
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Distribution
North America: United States of America, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- How to Have a Bugworthy Holiday and Beyond | Bug Squad
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Cecidomyiidae | Beetles In The Bush
- galls | Beetles In The Bush
- 🌿 Botanizing w/ the Webster Groves Nature Study Society (WGNSS) Botany Group at Rockwoods Reservation – 3 Nov 2025 | Beetles In The Bush