{"id":5290,"date":"2018-04-25T10:55:51","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T17:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/Section3162\/?p=5290"},"modified":"2018-07-11T13:22:32","modified_gmt":"2018-07-11T20:22:32","slug":"pink-hibiscus-mealybug-maconellicoccus-hirsutus-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/Section3162\/?p=5290","title":{"rendered":"Pink Hibiscus Mealybug | Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green)"},"content":{"rendered":"
California Pest Rating for<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Pink Hibiscus Mealybug | Maconellicoccus hirsutus <\/em><\/strong>(Green)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Pest Rating: \u00a0A<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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PEST RATING PROFILE<\/h3>\n

Initiating Event: <\/strong><\/h5>\n

August 26, 2014, Dr. Gillian Watson identified Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> from a sample collected on 100 heavily infested silk oak trees at a golf course in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County.\u00a0 The mealybug was previously eradicated from Riverside County in 2011.\u00a0 Follow-up surveys have revealed that the pest is now widespread and abundant in Riverside County.\u00a0 An updated pest rating proposal is needed to determine future direction.<\/p>\n

History & Status:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Background<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> is a highly polyphagous mealybug that feeds on the stems, leaves, buds, fruit, and roots of plants in more than 200 genera in 77 plant families1,2<\/sup>.\u00a0 Economically important hosts include grapes, citrus, avocado, cotton, Prunus<\/em> spp., Solanum<\/em> spp., and ornamentals.\u00a0 While feeding, the mealybug injects toxic saliva into plants that inhibits cell enlargement, causing stunting of new growth and curling and contortion of leaves7<\/sup>.\u00a0 Entire plants may be stunted and deformed7<\/sup>.\u00a0 High populations can lead to the death of plants7<\/sup>.\u00a0 The mealybug can spread long distances through the trade in host plants and fruit.<\/p>\n

Worldwide Distribution<\/u><\/strong>: Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> is considered to be native to southern Asia1,2<\/sup> and has invaded much of the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Australia, Oceania, and South America.\u00a0 In North America it has been found in Mexico, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Imperial and Riverside counties, California3<\/sup>.\u00a0 It has recently been detected and is under eradication in Tennessee6<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Official Control<\/u><\/strong>: Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> is listed as a quarantine pest by many nations including Antigua and Barbuda4<\/sup>, Bermuda4<\/sup>, Brazil4<\/sup>, Cayman Islands4<\/sup>, Chile4<\/sup>, Colombia4<\/sup>, Costa Rica4<\/sup>, Ecuador4<\/sup>, El Salvador4<\/sup>, Guatemala4<\/sup>, Honduras4<\/sup>, Israel4<\/sup>, Jamaica4<\/sup>, Japan4<\/sup>, Republic of Korea4<\/sup>, Mexico4<\/sup>, Morocco4<\/sup>, Nicaragua4<\/sup>, Panama4<\/sup>, Paraguay4<\/sup>, Peru4<\/sup>, South Africa4<\/sup>, Turkey4<\/sup>, Uruguay4<\/sup>, and the European Union2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

California Distribution<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> has been present in Imperial County since 1999.\u00a0 The mealybug was detected in Riverside County in 2011 and successfully eradicated by the county.\u00a0 The mealybug was detected again in Riverside County in 2014 infesting 100 silk oak trees at a golf course.<\/p>\n

California Interceptions<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> is occasionally intercepted on fruit or plants headed for destinations within California, most often on longan fruits.<\/p>\n

The risk Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> (pink hibiscus mealybug) would pose to California is evaluated below.<\/p>\n

Consequences of Introduction:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Climate\/Host Interaction:<\/strong> Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em>, due to its polyphagous nature, is likely to encounter suitable hosts throughout California. The present distribution of the mealybug corresponds to USDA plant hardiness zones 9-131<\/sup>, which encompasses much of California.\u00a0 Pink hibiscus mealybug receives a High (3)<\/strong><\/span> in this category.<\/p>\n

Evaluate if the pest would have suitable hosts and climate to establish in California.\u00a0 Score:<\/p>\n

– Low (1)<\/strong> Not likely to establish in California; or likely to establish in very limited areas.<\/p>\n

– Medium (2)<\/strong> may be able to establish in a larger but limited part of California.<\/p>\n

– High (3)<\/strong> likely to establish a widespread distribution in California.<\/span><\/p>\n

2) Known Pest Host Range:<\/strong> Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> is known to feed on plants in more than 200 genera in 77 plant families.\u00a0 The mealybug receives a High(3)<\/strong><\/span> in this category.<\/p>\n

Evaluate the host range of the pest. Score:<\/p>\n

– Low (1)<\/strong> has a very limited host range.<\/p>\n

– Medium (2)<\/strong> has a moderate host range.<\/p>\n

– High (3)<\/strong> has a wide host range.<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Pest Dispersal Potential:<\/strong> Pink hibiscus mealybug has a high reproductive rate.\u00a0 Each female lays 150-600 eggs and there can be up to 15 generations per year2<\/sup>.\u00a0 The crawlers of this mealybug are reported to be very active and are capable of spreading to nearby plants; furthermore, they may be dispersed by wind or by hitchhiking on clothing, equipment, or animals.\u00a0 The mealybugs may also be spread long distances through the movement of infested plants or fruit.\u00a0 Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> receives a High (3)<\/strong><\/span> in this category.<\/p>\n

Evaluate the natural and artificial dispersal potential of the pest. Score:<\/p>\n

– Low (1)<\/strong> does not have high reproductive or dispersal potential.<\/p>\n

– Medium (2)<\/strong> has either high reproductive or dispersal potential.<\/p>\n

– High (3)<\/strong> has both high reproduction and dispersal potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

4) Economic Impact:<\/strong> Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> has been present in Imperial County since 1999, where it has been successfully controlled by biological control agents.\u00a0 No economic damages in California are presently attributed to this pest.\u00a0 In the presence of effective biological control, the mealybug is not expected to lower crop yields.\u00a0 In the absence of effective biological control, yields are likely to be reduced (see uncertainty section below).\u00a0 As it feeds on a wide variety of ornamentals, the mealybug may increase crop production costs in nurseries by triggering new chemical treatments to ensure clean nursery stock.\u00a0 The mealybug is listed as a quarantine pest by many nations and its presence is likely to disrupt markets for California fresh fruit.\u00a0 Pink hibiscus mealybug is not expected change cultural practices, vector pestiferous organisms, injure agriculturally important animals, or interfere with the delivery or supply of water for agricultural uses.\u00a0 Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> receives a Medium (2)<\/strong><\/span> in this category.<\/p>\n

Evaluate the economic impact of the pest to California using the criteria below. Score:<\/p>\n

A. The pest could lower crop yield.<\/p>\n

B<\/strong>. The pest could lower crop value (includes increasing crop production costs).<\/span><\/p>\n

C<\/strong>. The pest could trigger the loss of markets (includes quarantines).<\/span><\/p>\n

D. The pest could negatively change normal cultural practices.<\/p>\n

E. The pest can vector, or is vectored, by another pestiferous organism.<\/p>\n

F. The organism is injurious or poisonous to agriculturally important animals.<\/p>\n

G. The organism can interfere with the delivery or supply of water for agricultural uses.<\/p>\n

– Low (1)<\/strong> causes 0 or 1 of these impacts.<\/p>\n

– Medium (2)<\/strong> causes 2 of these impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n

– High (3)<\/strong> causes 3 or more of these impacts.<\/p>\n

5) Environmental Impact:<\/strong> Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> is not expected to lower biodiversity, disrupt natural communities, or change ecosystem processes.\u00a0 Algodones Dunes sunflower (Helianthus niveus<\/em> tephrodes<\/em>), Bakersfield cactus (Opuntia basilaris<\/em> var. treleasei<\/em>), and small-leaved rose (Rosa minutifolia<\/em>) are listed as threatened or endangered plants in California and are potential hosts of this mealybug.\u00a0 An infestation of the mealybug in Riverside County in 2011 was eradicated by the county, indicating that the presence of this pest may trigger additional official treatment programs.\u00a0 Additional treatments are also likely in the nursery industry and by residents who find infested plants unsightly.\u00a0 In some cases, the mealybug is likely to be managed by biological control programs such that it does not significantly impact cultural practices, home\/urban gardening, or ornamental plantings.\u00a0 However, due to its extremely high reproductive rate and broad host range it is likely to sometimes cause significant damage to ornamental plants as it encounters them before biological control agents.\u00a0 Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> receives a High (3)<\/strong><\/span> in this category.<\/p>\n

Evaluate the environmental impact of the pest on California using the criteria below.<\/p>\n

A. The pest could have a significant environmental impact such as lowering biodiversity, disrupting natural communities, or changing ecosystem processes.<\/p>\n

B<\/strong>. The pest could directly affect threatened or endangered species.<\/span><\/p>\n

C. The pest could impact threatened or endangered species by disrupting critical habitats.<\/p>\n

D<\/strong>. The pest could trigger additional official or private treatment programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

E<\/strong>. The pest significantly impacts cultural practices, home\/urban gardening or ornamental plantings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Score the pest for Environmental Impact. Score: 3<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

– Low (1)<\/strong> causes none of the above to occur.<\/p>\n

– Medium (2)<\/strong> causes one of the above to occur.<\/p>\n

– High (3)<\/strong> causes two or more of the above to occur.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consequences of Introduction to California for Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> (pink hibiscus mealybug):<\/strong>\u00a0 High(14)<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Add up the total score and include it here.<\/p>\n

–Low<\/strong> = 5-8 points<\/p>\n

–Medium<\/strong> = 9-12 points<\/p>\n

–High<\/strong> = 13-15 points<\/span><\/p>\n

6) Post Entry Distribution and Survey Information:<\/strong> Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> is only known to be established in Imperial and Riverside counties. The mealybug receives a Low (-1)<\/strong><\/span> in this category.<\/p>\n

Evaluate the known distribution in California. Only official records identified by a taxonomic expert and supported by voucher specimens deposited in natural history collections should be considered. Pest incursions that have been eradicated, are under eradication, or have been delimited with no further detections should not be included.<\/p>\n

–Not established (0)<\/strong> Pest never detected in California, or known only from incursions.<\/p>\n

–Low (-1)<\/strong> Pest has a localized distribution in California, or is established in one suitable climate\/host area (region).<\/span><\/p>\n

–Medium (-2)<\/strong> Pest is widespread in California but not fully established in the endangered area, or pest established in two contiguous suitable climate\/host areas.<\/p>\n

–High (-3)<\/strong> Pest has fully established in the endangered area, or pest is reported in more than two contiguous or non-contiguous suitable climate\/host areas.<\/p>\n

Final Score:<\/h5>\n

The final score is the consequences of introduction score minus the post entry distribution and survey information score: High(13) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Uncertainty:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

There have been no recent statewide surveys for the mealybug, so it may have a larger distribution within California.\u00a0 In the absence of surveys or official control, trading partners are likely to regulate the entire state, so range expansions of pink hibiscus mealybug may not trigger new impacts on fruit exports.\u00a0 Pheidole megacephala<\/em> (bigheaded ant) has recently been detected in California.\u00a0 This is an aggressive ant that is likely to tend pink hibiscus mealybug and consume all parasites and predators it encounters, reducing the effectiveness of biological control5<\/sup>.\u00a0 As bigheaded ant expands its range through southern California it is likely to facilitate the invasion of Maconellicoccus hirsutus <\/em>and may disrupt the presently successful biological control program.\u00a0 If this were to occur, yield of economically important crops such as almonds, peaches, pistachios, walnuts, olives, and citrus may be reduced.\u00a0 Crop quality and production costs by increase in the long term.\u00a0 This may elevate the economic impact of the pest to High (3)<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Conclusion and Rating Justification: <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> is a highly polyphagous mealybug with a limited distribution within California at present.\u00a0 If it enters commercial fruit groves and vineyards the presence of the mealybug is likely to close or restrict export markets for fresh fruit.\u00a0 If found outside of its present distribution, it will likely trigger treatment or biological control programs.\u00a0 Although pink hibiscus mealybug has been known to be present in California since 1999 it remains under official active management programs including survey and biological control.\u00a0 The \u201cA<\/strong>\u201d rating is supported while these remain in effect.<\/p>\n

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References: <\/strong><\/h5>\n

1<\/sup><\/strong>Culliney, T.W.\u00a0 2014.\u00a0 Deregulation Evaluation of Established Pests (DEEP); DEEP Report on Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em> (Green): Egyptian hibiscus mealybug, pink hibiscus mealybug.<\/p>\n

2<\/sup>Data sheets on quarantine pests:\u00a0 Maconellicoccus hirsutus.\u00a0 2005.\u00a0 European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization.\u00a0 OEPP\/EPPO Bulletin 35, 413-415.\u00a0 http:\/\/www.eppo.int\/QUARANTINE\/insects\/Maconellicoccus_hirsutus\/DS_Maconellicoccus_hirsutus.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

3<\/sup>Ben-Dov, Y. 2014. ScaleNet, Maconellicoccus hirsutus<\/em>. Available online at http:\/\/www.sel.barc.usda.gov\/catalogs\/pseudoco\/Maconellicoccushirsutus.htm<\/a>\u00a0 Accessed on 9 April 2014.<\/p>\n

4<\/sup>USDA Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance & Tracking System (PCIT) Phytosanitary Export Database (PExD).\u00a0 https:\/\/pcit.aphis.usda.gov\/pcit\/<\/a><\/p>\n

5<\/sup>Buckley, Ralf and Penny Gullan.\u00a0 1991.\u00a0 More aggressive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) provide better protection for soft scales and mealybugs (Homoptera: Coccidae, Pseudococcidae).\u00a0 Biotropica 23(3): 282-286. http:\/\/www.jstor.org\/discover\/10.2307\/2388205?uid=3739560&uid=2&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21104122016081<\/a><\/p>\n

6<\/sup>NAPIS; Email updated dated September 2, 2014.\u00a0 http:\/\/pest.ceris.purdue.edu\/capsreview.php?code=IRAWBIA<\/a><\/p>\n

7<\/sup>Hoy, Marjorie A., Avas Hamon, and Ru Nguyen. 2006. Common name: pink hibiscus mealybug. University of Florida Featured Creatures. http:\/\/entnemdept.ufl.edu\/creatures\/orn\/mealybug\/mealybug.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

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Responsible Party:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Jason Leathers, 2800 Gateway Oaks, Sacramento CA 95833, (916) 654-1211, plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov<\/p>\n

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Comment Period:* CLOSED<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Pest Rating: \u00a0A<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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