Sujithra, M., Prathibha, P.S., Madhu, T.N., Joshi, S., Gotyal, B.S., Daliyamol, M., & Josephrajkumar, A. 2025 Field identification and molecular characterization of mango mealybug, Rastrococcus iceryoides Green (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on coconut, Cocos nucifera (L.) from India. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science

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Notes: We reported that the occurrence of mango mealybug, Rastrococcus iceryoides (Green) infesting on coconut (Cocos nucifera L. (F. Arecaceae) from Kerala, India for the first time on Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) cultivars. The findings of this study highlight the need for further research on the population dynamics, damage potential and management strategies before it becomes epidemic pest in coconut ecosystem. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-025-01496-6