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.

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