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Notes: A study conducted on infected trees in Florida found four species of mealybug present: Pseudococcus jackbeardsleyi, Maconellicoccus hirsutus, Pseudococcus comstocki, and Ferrisia virgata. It identified two new mealybug species, , as potential vectors of CaMMV. This information is essential for understanding the infection cycle of CaMMV and developing effective management strategies.