Heliococcus (genus)
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Heliococcus_clemente nymph on Haplopappus (click on image to enlarge it)
Author: Davidson
Source: IPM Images
Author: Davidson
Source: IPM Images
Heliococcus Šulc, 1912
This genus of mealybugs includes around 60 species, that are found mainly on broad-leaved trees and grasses. Several of them are considered agricultural pests like Heliococcus bohemicus which infests grapevine in Europe. The species have 9-segmented antennae, are usually ovoviviparous (the eggs hatch within the female), and lack and ovisac.
Type species: Heliococcus bohemicus
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
