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Planococcus citri - citrus mealybug.
Planococcus citri, the citrus mealybug, is an important sap-feeding pest insect in tropical climates worldwide.
An Acropyga goeldii worker carries a mealybug. Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
An Acropyga goeldii worker carries a mealybug. Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
An Acropyga goeldii worker carries a mealybug. Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
An Acropyga goeldii worker carries a mealybug. Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Lasius (Acanthomyops) californicus citronella ants with their underground "cattle": mealybugs that produce honeydew. Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
The hollow stem of a Cecropia tree houses a colony of fierce Azteca alfari ants. Here, a worker carries a larva to safety after the photographer disturbs the nest. Note the mealybugs at lower-left, which the ants tend for honeydew. Gamboa, Panama Gamboa, Panama
Lasius (Acanthomyops) californicus citronella ants with their underground "cattle": mealybugs that produce honeydew. Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
Lasius (Acanthomyops) californicus citronella ants with their underground "cattle": mealybugs that produce honeydew.

Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
Lasius (Acanthomyops) californicus citronella ants with their underground "cattle": mealybugs that produce honeydew. Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
Lasius (Acanthomyops) californicus citronella ants with their underground "cattle": mealybugs that produce honeydew.

Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
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