pupation takes place in the fruit. The moth is small and grey with indistinct darker and paler markings. It has a characteristic saddle-like structure behind
longer 'tail filaments' that project at the posterior end. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. Control Vine Mealybug Recommended
yellow abdomen. Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized aphid hardens to become a leathery, black mummy. The
They are actively mobile and known as ‘crawlers’. Second instar nymphs are darker and less active. From the second instar onwards the life cycle of males
yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. The adult males are short lived
adults but lack fully developed wings. Nymphs are yellow initially, turning darker (orange to brown) as they mature. They have piercing-sucking mouthparts
mite eggs and a transparent light pink when freshly laid, turning slightly darker later on. The larvae have three pairs of legs. They do not feed and remain
body brown, head and thorax paler than abdomen, head commonly with cheeks darker than median area; legs mainly yellow. Males yellow. 7 antennal segments
pupation takes place in the nut. The moth is small and grey with indistinct darker and paler markings. It has a characteristic saddle-like structure behind
