Cotton Mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera, Coccomorpha, Pseudococcidae) Associated with Various Crops and Ornamental Plants from Egypt and its Economical Threat on Egyptian Agriculture

摘要

Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley is a worldwide highly invasive agricultural and horticultural pest. It has been lately recorded as a serious pest on a wide range of host plants in Egypt. This manual presents a comprehensive assembly of information through updated literature on the P. solenopsis and would serve as a ready reckoner for use by students and researchers, involved in the study of the mealybug. A review would prove useful for global researchers of plant protection providing a first-hand documented one stop reference. Fascination obtained through study of publications on P. solenopsis made in quick succession leading to the present compilation is appreciable, as it would serve as one stop reference manual on the species. This study aims to providing revised pest threat to help more investigations in Egypt.