taxonID	type	description	language	source
153A6E2AFF83FFE56EA4FBCDFE7B3647.taxon	description	(Figure 2, after Williams 2004). Taxonomy. Sphaerococcus graminis Maskell 1897 a: 244. Type data. HONG KONG: on grass.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF83FFE56EA4FBCDFE7B3647.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Cynodon sp. (Takahashi 1928).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF83FFE56EA4FBCDFE7B3647.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Giza (Mohammed et al. 1995).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF83FFE56EA4FBCDFE7B3647.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species is worldwide in distribution and has been found on many hosts, most of which are in the families Poaceae or Cyperaceae. It was first reported in Egypt by Takahashi (1928). Mohammed et al. (1995) provided a redescription and illustration of the species. Williams (2001) provided descriptions, illustrations and a key to the African species of Antonina that included this species. This species is known as the “ rhodesgrass scale ” and is the most widespread and injurious species of the genus. It has been reported from most tropical and temperate areas, often causing damage to pasture and lawn grasses, and is often reported from bamboo species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF83FFE46EA4F9CFFDAF31C7.taxon	description	(Figure 3, after Mohammed et al. 1995). Taxonomy. Antonina natalensis Brain 1915: 86. Type data. SOUTH AFRICA: Natal, on grass; Mohammed et al. 1995: 491.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF83FFE46EA4F9CFFDAF31C7.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Cynodon sp. (Takahashi 1928), Panicum turgidum (Hall 1925), Mohammed et al. (1995).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF83FFE46EA4F9CFFDAF31C7.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Hamet el Abeed (Hall 1925); Geneifa (Mohammed et al. 1995); Suez Road (Mohammed et al. 1995).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF83FFE46EA4F9CFFDAF31C7.taxon	discussion	Remarks. De Lotto (1958) synonymized this species with Antonina indica panica Hall, 1925 and Antonina transvaalensis Brain, 1915; the former was removed from synonymy by (Mohammed et al. 1995: 491) who also provided a redescription and illustration of the species. Yang and Kosztarab (1967) found distinct morphological differences between the first instar nymphs of Antonina transvaalensis and Antonina natalensis to justify their treatment as distinct species. Williams (2001) provided descriptions, illustrations and a key to the African species of Antonina that included this species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4FE4FFC8132B0.taxon	description	(Figure 52 C, after Hall 1925) Taxonomy. Antonina indica panica Hall 1925: 6. Type data. EGYPT: Hamet el Abeed, on Panicum turgidum.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4FE4FFC8132B0.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Panicum turgidum (Hall 1925).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4FE4FFC8132B0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Hamet el Abeed (Hall 1925).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4FE4FFC8132B0.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1925) stated that this species was usually found in the fork at the branching of the stem. It has also been found in Algeria, Israel and Jordan. Williams (2001) provided descriptions, illustrations and a key to the African species of Antonina that included this species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4FC9AFDFF366E.taxon	description	(Figure 4, after Ezzat 1962) Taxonomy. Trionymus indecisus Hall 1923: 12. Type data. EGYPT: Mansura and Giza, on Imperata cylindrica.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4FC9AFDFF366E.taxon	description	(1992) and later by Danzig (1998). Atrococcus halli (McKenzie and Williams, 1965); Danzig and Gavrilov-Zimin 2014: 253. change of combination.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4FC9AFDFF366E.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Andropogon sp., Cynodon dactylon, Imperata cylindrica, Phragmatis communis (Hall 1926 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4FC9AFDFF366E.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Mansuram Giza (Hall 1923; 1926 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4FC9AFDFF366E.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1923) stated that this species was found between the leaf sheath and the parent stem of Imperata cylindrica. This species only has 2 pair of cerarii on the posteriormost abdominal segments (A 7, A 8). Williams and Granara de Willink (1992) separated Chorizococcus from Spilococcus based on the number of cerarii; Chorizococcus has fewer than 6 pairs and Spilococcus has 6 or more pairs. Danzig and Gavrilov-Zimin (2015) placed it in the genus Atrococcus, which according to Kosztarab and Kozar (1988) also has 1 − 7 pairs of cerarii but lacks a circulus (except in A. bejjienkoi) the latter is present or absent in Chorizococcus. There does not appear to be a clear morphological distinction between Chorizococcus and Atrococcus, however specimens of Atrococcus become black when placed in alcohol or KOH and Chorizococcus species presumably do not. This species is also similar to Vryburgia species in that it has 2 pairs of cerarii on the anal lobe (ac 8) and penultimate segment (ac 7) and oral rim ducts; however this species has a circulus which is absent in all known Vryburgia species. Based on what we know, it appears that this species is best placed in Atrococcus Goux, 1941 which has taxonomic priority of Chorizococcus McKenzie, 1960.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4F9D0FE0737DB.taxon	description	(Figure 5, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Ripersia rehi Lindinger 1943: 152. replacement name for Ripersia sacchari oryzae Fletcher, 1917. Type data. INDIA: Tirhut and Bihar, on rice.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4F9D0FE0737DB.taxon	biology_ecology	Host plants in Egypt. Dactyloctenium aegyptium (Abd-Rabou 2001).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4F9D0FE0737DB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. (Abd-Rabou 2001).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF82FFE46EA4F9D0FE0737DB.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a cosmopolitan species known from many species of Poaceae and Cyperaceae with one record on a palm (Arecaceae).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FF59FA8A325C.taxon	description	Taxonomy. Antonina phragmitis Marchal 1909: 872. Type data. FRANCE: Agay (Var), on Phragmites gigantea.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FF59FA8A325C.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Arundo donax (Hall 1926 a); Phragmites communis (Mohammed et al. 1995).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FF59FA8A325C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Giza (Hall 1923), Helwan (Mohammed et al. 1995), Alexandria (Mohammed et al. 1995).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FF59FA8A325C.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1923) stated that this species was found between the leaf sheaths and the parent stem of Phragmites communis. It is known from many countries in Europe and several states in the United States and is only known to attack Arundo and Phragmites (Poaceae). Mohammed et al. (1995) provided a redescription of the species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FDA6FBEC3344.taxon	description	(Figure 7, after Ezzat 1959 c) Taxonomy. Crisicoccus delottoi Ezzat 1959 c: 401. Type data. EGYPT: Zukari, on Statice sp.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FDA6FBEC3344.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Statice sp. (Ezzat 1959 c), Limonium sp. (Ezzat 1959 c).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FDA6FBEC3344.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. 40 km south of Zukari (Ezzat 1959 c).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FDA6FBEC3344.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species has been found only on Statice and Limonium in Egypt.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FCCEFC493477.taxon	description	(Figure 7, after Ben-Dov 1975) Taxonomy. Crisicoccus mangrovicus Ben-Dov 1975: 452. Type data. EGYPT: Sinai Peninsula, Nabek, on Avicennia marina.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FCCEFC493477.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Avicennia marina (Ben-Dov 1975).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FCCEFC493477.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Sinai Peninsula, Nabek (Ben-Dov 1975).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FBDEFD6535B4.taxon	description	(Figure 9, after Ezzat 1962 b) Taxonomy. Trionymus angustifrons Hall 1926 b: 11. Type data. EGYPT: the Barrage, 1925 on Ambrosia maritima (= Ambrosia polystachya) and Sonchus oleracea; Hosny 1939: 8.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FBDEFD6535B4.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Ambrosia polystachya (Hall 1926 b); Chenopodium sp. (Hosny 1939); Sonchus oleracea (Hall 1926 b); Urtica sp. (Hall 1926 b).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FBDEFD6535B4.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Barrage (Hall 1926 b); El-Marg, Gebel Asfar, Shebin-el-Kanater (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4FBDEFD6535B4.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hosny (1939) reported this species on the roots of Ambrosia maritima (= Ambrosia polystachya) and Chenopodium sp. It occurs in many European countries and China and has been recorded on 83 genera in 24 plant families, including grasses (Poaceae).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4F99EFD8237DA.taxon	description	(Figure 10, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Dactylopius (Pseudococcus) boninsis Kuwana 1909: 161. Type data. JAPAN: Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands, on sugar cane.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4F99EFD8237DA.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Saccharum officinarum (Hall 1925).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4F99EFD8237DA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Mit Ghamr, Lower Egypt (Hall 1925).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9DFFFB6EA4F99EFD8237DA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1925) stated that this species (as Pseudococcus aegyptiacus) was found just below the node of Saccharum officinarum, sheltered by the enveloping leaf sheath. This is a cosmopolitan species found on 32 genera in 12 families including some grasses.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FF5AFB7F323A.taxon	description	(Figure 11, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Dactylopius brevipes Cockerell 1893: 267. Type data. JAMAICA: Kingston, on pineapples. Dysmicoccus brevipes (Cockerell); Ferris 1950 b: 59.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FF5AFB7F323A.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Cressa cretica, Cynodon dactylon, Juncus sp., Sporobolus spicatus.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FF5AFB7F323A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Willcocks (1922); Giza (Hall 1923); Ezbet-el-Nakhl and Maadi (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FF5AFB7F323A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1923) stated that this species (as Pseudococcus bromeliae) was both a subterranean and an aerial feeder, attacking the roots of sedge. According to Hosny (1939) this species was first found in Egypt on roots of Phoenix sp. in the Royal Gardens of Kubbeh in 1932. Hosny (1939) reported D. bromeliae (a synonym of D. brevipes) on roots of Asparagus sp. in Ezbet-el-Nakhl and on the roots of Cyperus sp. in Maadi.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FD1CFAC934FA.taxon	description	(Figure 12, after Ezzat 1960 c) Taxonomy. Pseudococcus trispinosus Hall 1923: 5; Type data. EGYPT: Nag Hamadi, on roots of Imperata cylindrica; Hosny 1939: 6.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FD1CFAC934FA.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Ambrosia polystachya, Arundo donax, Carex comans, Chenopodium sp., Cladium mariscus, Cynodon dactylon, Cyperus sp. (Hosny 1939), Echinochloa colona, Eragrostis pilosa (Hosny 1939), Hordeum vulgare, Imperata cylindrica, Panicum viride (Hosny 1939), Rhapis excela, Saccharum officinarum, Setaria verticillata, Sorghum halepense, Zea mays (Hall 1923).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FD1CFAC934FA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Nag Hamadi, Upper Egypt, various localities in the Nile Delta, Giza and Nag Hamadi in Upper Egypt, 1924 – 1939 (Hall 1923); Bilbeis, Belkas, Damanhour, Minia-el-Kamh, Shebin-el-Kom, Talkha (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FD1CFAC934FA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1925) stated that this species was found on the roots of sedge, Panicum, maize and sugarcane. It is most commonly found on Poaceae and Cyperaceae but has also been collected on Chenopodium (Amaranthaceae) and Ambrosia (Asteraceae). It is known also to occur in Israel. Hosny (1939) reported it on the roots of Cyperus, Panicum viride and Eragnotis pilosa. Ezzat (1960 a) redescribed and illustrated the species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FB5DFE79367C.taxon	description	(Figure 13, after Ezzat 1965 b) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus limoniastri Priesner and Hosny 1935: 112. Type data. EGYPT: Mersa Matrouh, on Limoniastrum monopetalus.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FB5DFE79367C.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Limoniastrum monopetalus (Priesner and Hosny 1935).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FB5DFE79367C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Mersa, Marouh (Priesner and Hosny 1935).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFFA6EA4FB5DFE79367C.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is the only record of this species. Ezzat (1965 b) and Mohammed et al. (1995) redescribed and illustrated this species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFF96EA4F9C7FCBF3505.taxon	description	(Figure 14, after Ezzat 1960 a)	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFF96EA4F9C7FCBF3505.taxon	type_taxon	Type species. Amonostherium arabicum Ezzat 1960 a: 23.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFF96EA4F9C7FCBF3505.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Body of adult female broadly oval, membranous; cerarii present only on the anal lobes membranous, poorly developed with rounded posterior margin, each cerarius consisting of 2 conical-shaped setae, about 4 trilocular pores and a short spindle-shaped seta; antennae 6 - segmented; legs relatively short and slender, translucent pores present on the hind tibiae, claws with a small denticle; circulus absent; dorsum with two well developed pairs of ostioles; anal ring situated a short distance from the apex of the abdomen, bearing 3 pairs of relatively short setae, about as long as the anal ring; cisanal and obanal setae short, each about 15 um long; dorsal setae short, spindle-shaped, as in Phenacoccus species; ventral setae on lateral and sublateral margin similar to dorsal setae, medial setae of venter long and flagellate; multilocular pores scattered sparsely on both the dorsum and venter of the cephalothorax and abdomen; oral collar tubular ducts sparsely distributed on dorsum and venter each sclerotized with the anterior end slightly more bulbous.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFF96EA4F9C7FCBF3505.taxon	discussion	Comments. Ezzat (1960 a) assigned this species in the genus Amonostherium stating that “ this species could be easily distinguished from any other species in the genus Amonostherium by having six-jointed antennae and two pairs of prominent ostioles ”. He noted that “ the inclusion of the species in the genus requires some extension in the limits of the genus concerning the presence or absence of ostioles and the number of antennal joints ”. Species of Amonostherium are similar to Ezzatacoccus arabicus in that they have cerarii present on the anal lobes only, lack a circulus and have a claw denticle, but differ in that they have 7 − 8 segmented antennae, have either no ostioles or one pair of poorly developed ones on the abdomen, the dorsal setae flagellate, except for a few scattered spindle-shaped setae located medially, ventral setae similar in form and length, legs short and stout, multilocular pores present only on the venter and the oral collar tubular ducts of 2 sizes, one size more slender than the other but both are parallel sided. Ezzatacoccus has 6 - segmented antennae, 2 pairs of prominent ostioles, the dorsal setae short and spindle-shaped (as in other Phenacoccinae), ventral setae of 2 kinds with those along the submargin and margin short and spindle-shaped similar to the dorsal setae and those located medially long and flagellate, legs short but slender, multilocular pores present on the venter and dorsum, oral collar tubular ducts of 1 size, one size being more bulbous, one size more slender than the other but both are parallel sided. Ezzatacoccus is also similar to Mirococcus Borchsenius, 1947 which has the posterior margin rounded, two pairs of prominent ostioles, a claw denticle, multilocular pores on both the venter and dorsum, but differs in that it has 7 − 9 segmented antennae, lacks cerarii, quinquelocular pores sometimes present and has short flagellate dorsal setae. Danzig and Gavrilov-Zimin (2014) transferred Amonostherium arabicum to the genus Phenacoccus Cockerell, 1893 stating that the species “ is not related in our mind with the type (American) species of the genus Amonostherium, A. lichtensioides (Cockerell, 1897), but can be covered by the diagnosis of Phenacoccus accepted here ”. Ezzatacoccus arabicus is similar to most Phenacoccus species in that it has short spindle-shaped dorsal setae and a claw denticle, but differs primarily by having 6 - segmented antennae, cerarii present on the anal lobes only, and the posterior margin rounded whereas most species of Phenacoccus have 18 pairs of cerarii, but rarely fewer than 10 pairs; the anal lobes protruding so that the posterior margin is not rounded, and 9 segmented antennae (rarely 8 or fewer). Since Amonostherium arabicum Ezzat, 1960 a has a unique combination of characters that do not clearly fit in any of these genera without greatly expanding the concept of the genus, we hereby erect a new genus.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9CFFF96EA4F9C7FCBF3505.taxon	etymology	Etymology. Ezzatacoccus is named in honor of Yehia M. Ezzat for his numerous works on the scale insects of Egypt and the discovery of the type species; gender masculine.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9FFFF96EA4FA0DFBA236F0.taxon	description	(Figure 14, after Ezzat 1960 a) Taxonomy. Amonostherium arabicum Ezzat 1960 a: 23. Type data. EGYPT: Burg el Arab, 14. iv. 1934, on Matthiola sp.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9FFFF96EA4FA0DFBA236F0.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Matthiola sp. (Ezzat 1960 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9FFFF96EA4FA0DFBA236F0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Burg el Arab (Ezzat 1960 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9FFFF96EA4FA0DFBA236F0.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Ezzat (1960 a) provided a good description and illustration of this species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9FFFF86EA4F95AFC343136.taxon	description	(Figure 15, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Dactylopius virgatus Cockerell 1893: 178. Type data. JAMAICA: Kingston, 1892, TD Cockerell collector.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9FFFF86EA4F95AFC343136.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Alocasia cuprea, Annona squamosa, Lantana camara (Ezzat 1962 d).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9FFFF86EA4F95AFC343136.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. (Ezzat 1962 d); (Abd-Rabou 2001); (Abd-Rabou and Evans 2021).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9FFFF86EA4F95AFC343136.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a very polyphagous and common cosmopolitan species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4FE1FFDCF3605.taxon	description	(Figure 16, after Mohammed et al. 1995) Taxonomy. Ripersia artemisiae Hall 1926 b: 10. Type data. EGYPT: Suez Road (6 th Tower), on Artemsia monosperma.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4FE1FFDCF3605.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Artemisia monosperma (Hall 1926 b); roots of Matthiola (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4FE1FFDCF3605.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. 6 th tower Suez Road in 1925 (Hall 1926 b); (Hosny 1939); Mariout (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4FE1FFDCF3605.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species has also been recorded in Jordan on Haloxylon (Amaranthaceae). Redescription and illustration by Mohammed et al. (1995). Formicococcus lindingeri (Bodenheimer, 1924), revised status (Figure 17, after Ezzat and McConnell 1956) Taxonomy. Pseudococcus lindingeri Bodenheimer, 1924: 81. Type data. ISRAEL: Miqwe Yisrael, on Panicum colonum.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4FE1FFDCF3605.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Panicum sp., Saccharum officinararum (Hall 1924); Hosny (1939) reported this species (as Pseudococcus variabilis Hall) on the roots of Convolvulus sp., Cyperus sp., Panicum viride and Zygophyllum album.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4FE1FFDCF3605.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Sheikh Fasdl, Upper Egypt (Hall 1924); Alexandria, Ayat, Belkas, Beni-Suef, El Mex, Embabeh, Fayoum, Mehalla-el-Kobra, Nahia, Shebin-el-Kom, Shebin-el-Kanater, Talkha and Wasta (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4FE1FFDCF3605.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1924) described this species as Pseudococcus variabilis and stated that it was found between the leaf-sheath and parent stem, but both the roots and the crown of Panicum were attacked. Hall’s illustration of the posterior margin of the species shows the setae on the penultimate segment of the abdomen (A 7) as having 2 conical spine-like setae and 3 long flagellate auxiliary setae and no anal bar on the ventral surface of the anal lobe. Hosny (1939) reported that this was one of the most common coccoids that occur on roots in Egypt. This species has been recorded on 23 genera in 11 plant families, some in the families Poaceae and Cyperaceae and is also known to occur in Israel.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4F90CFBF537DB.taxon	description	(Figure 18, after Ezzat 1960 b) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus (Paroudablis) osborni Sanders 1902: 284. Type data. U. S. A.: Ohio, on Platanus occidentalis.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4F90CFBF537DB.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Crucianella aegyptiaca, Onopordum sp; Rubiaceae: (Ezzat 1960 b).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4F90CFBF537DB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. El Salloum, 1936 (Ezzat 1960 b).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9EFFF86EA4F90CFBF537DB.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a polyphagous species on non-grass hosts; it is also known to occur in the USA, Canada and Sweden. Ezzat (1960 b) provided a redescription and illustration of this species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FF5AFAC731BC.taxon	description	(Figure 19, after Ezzat 1960 d) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus cyperi Hall 1926 b: 4. Type data. EGYPT: Kharga Oasis, on Cyperus sp.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FF5AFAC731BC.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Cyperus sp. (Hall 1926 b).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FF5AFAC731BC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Kharga Oasis in 1925 (Hall 1926 b).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FF5AFAC731BC.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species is only known from the type collection. Ezzat (1960 d) provided a re-description and illustration of the species. Miller (1975) included this species in his revision of the genus Heterococcus.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FD87FE1A3365.taxon	description	(Figure 20, after Ezzat 1959 b) Taxonomy. Humococcus mackenziei Ezzat 1959 b: 409. Type data. EGYPT: Alexandria, El-Max, on Zygophyllum album.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FD87FE1A3365.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Sarcocornia cellulose, Zygophyllum album, Zygophyllum sp. (Ezzat 1959 b).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FD87FE1A3365.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Alexandria, El-Max (Ezzat 1959 b).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FD87FE1A3365.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species has only been found in Egypt on these hosts. Ezzat (1959 b) provided a description and illustration of the species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FCEEFB2B348A.taxon	description	(Figure 21, after Willliams 2004) Taxonomy. Ripersia sacchari Green 1900: 37. Type data. INDIA: Gorakhpur, on sugarcane.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FCEEFB2B348A.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Agropogon sp., Cyperus sp., Imperata cylindrica, Phragmites australis, Saccharum biflorum, Saccharum spontaneum; roots of Imperata cylindrica (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FCEEFB2B348A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Armant, Nag’Hamadi, Upper Egypt, Old Cairo, Giza (Hall 1923); El-Marg (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FCEEFB2B348A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species occurs in the Europe and Asia and is usually found on Poaceae and Cyperaceae but has also been recorded once on Ailanthus (Simaroubaceae). Discussion by Mohammed et al. (1995).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FA8CFBCB37DB.taxon	description	Taxonomy. Phenacoccus hirsutus cressae Hall 1927 c: 270. Type data. EGYPT: in the desert near Khanka, 1926, on Cressa cretica.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FA8CFBCB37DB.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Cressa cretica, Euphorbia sp. (Hall 1927 c).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FA8CFBCB37DB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. in the desert near Khanka; Sollum (Hall 1927 c).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF99FFFF6EA4FA8CFBCB37DB.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1927 c) described Phenacoccus hirsutus var. cressae as a variety of Maconellicoccus hirsutus as having 8 − 9 antennal segments, but usually 8 segments. Like Maconellicoccus hirsutus, it has oral rim ducts on both the dorsum and venter, an anal bar, and 4 pairs of cerarii on the 4 posteriormost abdominal segments but differs primarily in lacking a circulus and usually having 8 - segmented antennae versus M. hirsutus which has a circulus and 9 - segmented antennae. In the key to the species of Maconellicoccus provided by Williams (1996), this species would key to Maconellicoccus leptospermi Williams in that it lacks a circulus, has 4 pairs of cerarii and has oral collar tubular ducts on the dorsum, but differs that species and other Maconellicoccus species by having translucent pores on the hind coxae. This species is also known to occur in Jordan and Turkey on the hosts mentioned above. Ezzat (1962 b) provided a good re-description and illustration of the species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFE6EA4FF59FE1D32F2.taxon	description	(Figure 23, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus hirsutus Green 1908 a: 25. Type data. INDIA, on undetermined shrub; Hosny 1939: 2.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFE6EA4FF59FE1D32F2.taxon	biology_ecology	Host plants in Egypt. Acacia nilotica, Acalypha sp., Albizia lebbeck, Annona sp., Arachis hypogaea, Asparagus officinalis, Bauhinia sp., Bougainvillea sp., Cajanus cajan, Calostemma sp., Ceratonia siliqua, Chenopodium album, Cosmos sp., Dahlia sp., Ficus platyphylla, Glebionis coronaria, Grevillea robusta, Helianthus annuus, Hibiscus schizopetalus, Jacaranda mimosifolia, Opuntia sp., Psidium guajava, Robinia pseudoacacia, Tecoma sp., Vitis vinifera, Zea mays.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFE6EA4FF59FE1D32F2.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Alexandria in 1924 (Hall 1921), Mattariah, Maadi, Bilbeis, El-Saff, Barrage (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFE6EA4FF59FE1D32F2.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a very polyphagous, cosmopolitan species. Hall (1921) first reported its presence in Egypt. Hosny (1939) reported a heavy infestation of this species on the roots of beans in Maadi and on Arachis hypogaea (peanuts) from Sharkieh.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFE6EA4FD55FADE3432.taxon	description	(Figure 24, after Ezzat 1965 a) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus inermis Hall 1925: 7. Type data. EGYPT: Helwan, on roots of Zygophyllum simplex; Hosny 1939: 2.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFE6EA4FD55FADE3432.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Cleome arabica, Cressa cretica, Frankenia pulverulenta, Polycarpaea repens, Zygophyllum simplex (Hall 1925).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFE6EA4FD55FADE3432.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. near Helwan in 1908 (Hall 1925), Alexandria, El-Max, Maadi, Helwan (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFE6EA4FD55FADE3432.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a polyphagous species recorded on 31 genera in 16 plant families, including some grasses; it is known from Europe and North Africa. In their discussion of the species, Mohammed et al. (1995) stated that Ezzat (1965 a) redescribed and illustrated this species showing the presence of quinquelocular pores.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFD6EA4FB14FCED3340.taxon	description	(Figure 52 B, after Hall 1923) Taxonomy. Ripersia imperatae Hall 1923: 8. Type data. EGYPT: Heliopolis, on Imperata cylindrica.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFD6EA4FB14FCED3340.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Imperata cylindrica (Hall 1923), Polypogon sp. (Hall 1923).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFD6EA4FB14FCED3340.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Heliopolis (Hall, 1923).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFD6EA4FB14FCED3340.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species is known from Corsica, France, Iraq and Israel; it is only known to feed on grasses. Misericoccus salsolicola (Priesner and Hosny, 1935), new combination (Figure 52 A, after Priesner and Hosny 1935) Taxonomy. Ripersia salsolicola Priesner and Hosny 1935: 114. Type data. EGYPT: North of Mersa Halaib at the Red Sea Coast, on Salsola foetida.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFD6EA4FB14FCED3340.taxon	biology_ecology	Host. Salsola imbricata (Priesner and Hosny 1935).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFD6EA4FB14FCED3340.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Egypt (Priesner and Hosny 1935).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF98FFFD6EA4FB14FCED3340.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Priesner and Hosny (1935) provided the following details of the species: antennae 7 - segmented; tarsal claw with a denticle; translucent pores conspicuous on hind tibiae; anal ring feebly developed with 3 pairs of short setae (35 μm); 3 − 4 pairs of cerarii, each with 2 stout spines; discoidal pores (probably refers to multilocular pores) in a sparse transverse series across the venter; micropores (probably refers to trilocular pores) absent even on anal lobes; and no translucent circular area (circulus) on the abdomen. Ezzat (1962 d) stated that “ a thorough search proved that no material of this species exists in the Coccid Collection of the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture. Dr. Williams kindly examined a single transparent specimen of this species in the British Museum and replied that it has some relation to the genus Octococcus Hall. Since salsolicola lacks general features of Ripersia as now understood and since no material, Williams’ opinion is here accepted and this species is transferred to Octococcus ”. Miller and Giliomee (2016) considered this species to be a nomen dubium stating that “ based on the original description and illustration it appears that the dorsal setae are either not enlarged or only slightly enlarged, the setae on the hind legs are all approximately of the same thickness, there are no translucent pores on the hind coxa, and the antennae are 7 - segmented with only a slight indication of a division of the distal segment. There apparently are no trilocular pores and there is no indication that there are oral rim tubular ducts. The wax covering is said to be very thin and it occurs on a non-asteraceous host in North Africa. All of these character states are inconsistent with species of Octococcus. We are here treating this species as a nomen dubium since the original type series has been lost or destroyed and the description is insufficient to place it ”. Although the specimens from which Priesner and Hosny used to describe the species are apparently lost, the authors provided a description and illustrations of the species that indicate that the species may belong to the genus Misericoccus based on the denticle on the claw, apparent lack of trilocular pores, 6 - segmented antennae and flagellate dorsal setae. This species is similar to Fonscolombia artemisiae (Hall) which was found on the same host plant in Egypt and has a claw denticle; however the latter species has trilocular pores.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFD6EA4FCCBFD84357E.taxon	description	(Figure 25, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Dactylopius viridis Newstead 1894: 5. Type data. INDIA: Madras, Nungumbaukum, on Hygrophila spinosa.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFD6EA4FCCBFD84357E.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Albizia lebbek, Ficus carica, Jacaranda mimosifolia, Nerium oleander, Psidium guajava, Vitis vinifera (Hall 1923).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFD6EA4FCCBFD84357E.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. No locality data (Hall 1923).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFD6EA4FCCBFD84357E.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a very polyphagous species known from many Old World countries and was recently found in Florida (USA) (Stocks and Hodges 2010). Deeter and Ahmed (2023) provided a list of the hosts and localities on which this species has been found.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFD6EA4FAC1FE4136FD.taxon	description	(Figure 26, after Ezzat 1960 e) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus priesneri Laing 1936: 80. Type data. EGYPT: Giza, on grass. Peliococcus priesneri (Laing, 1936); Ezzat 1960 d: 51, change of combination.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFD6EA4FAC1FE4136FD.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Cynodon dactylon (Laing 1936).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFD6EA4FAC1FE4136FD.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Dokki, Cairo (Laing 1936).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFD6EA4FAC1FE4136FD.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a European species known only to feed on grasses. Ezzat (1960 d) provided an illustration and redescription of the species. Danzig (2001) and Danzig and Gavrilov-Zimin (2014) reviewed the Palearctic species of this genus.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFC6EA4F946FC3C319B.taxon	description	(Figure 27 after Ezzat 1960 a) Taxonomy. Spinococcus convolvuli Ezzat 1960 a: 28. Type data. EGYPT: Talkha, on Convolvulus sp.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFC6EA4F946FC3C319B.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Convolvulus sp., Euphorbia sp., Mentha sp. (Ezzat 1960 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFC6EA4F946FC3C319B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Mansourah, Minia el Qamh, Nahiah, Sandub, Talkha (Ezzat 1960 a); Belkas, Benha, Damanhour, Dokki, El-Wasta, Fayum, Kafr-el-Zayat, Mehalla-el-Kobra, Mineih, Shebin-el-Dom, Sherbin, Tanta (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9BFFFC6EA4F946FC3C319B.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species is known only to occur in Egypt. Ezzat (1960 a) provided a good description and illustration of the species. Hosny (1939) reported this species as Phenacoccus sp. and said that it was under study by E. E. Green who apparently did not describe the species. Danzig (2001) and Danzig and Gavrilov-Zimin (2014) included this species in their review of the Palearctic species of this genus.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FE63FD3A3362.taxon	description	(Figure 28, after Ezzat 1960 e) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus zillae Hall 1926 b: 5. Type data. EGYPT: Fayed (Suez), on Zilla spinosa; Hosny 1939: 3.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FE63FD3A3362.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Zilla spinosa (Hall 1926 b; Hosny 1939; Ezzat 1960 d).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FE63FD3A3362.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Sallum, Fayed, near Suez in 1925 (Hall 1926; Ezza, 1960 d), Helwan Desert (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FE63FD3A3362.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Ezzat (1960 d) provided a good illustration and re-description of the species. It has also been recorded in Tajkistan and Turkmenistan and on Acanthaceae: Avicennia marina; Asteraceae: Centaurea; Fabaceae: Glycyrrhiza; Rutaceae: Haplophyllum; and Zygophyllaceae: Zygophyllum. Danzig (2001) and Danzig and Gavrilov-Zimin (2014) reviewed the Palearctic species of this genus.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FCEBFE84342F.taxon	description	(Figure 52 D, after Hall 1927 c) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus gypsophilae Hall 1927 c: 268. Type data. EGYPT: Khanka, on roots of Gypsophila rokejeka.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FCEBFE84342F.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Gypsophila capillaris, Gypsophila rokejeka, Gypsophila sp. (Hall 1927 c).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FCEBFE84342F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. in desert near Khanka (Hall 1927 c).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FCEBFE84342F.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1927 c) stated that this species attacks the roots of its hosts. Mohammed et al. (1995) discussed the species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FB17FA643650.taxon	description	(Figure 29, after Mohammed et al. 1995) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus halli Priesner and Hosny 1935. Type data. EGYPT: Giza, Pyramids, on roots of Anthemis sp., 10. iv. 1930, collector unknown; lectotype and paralectotype designated by Mohammed et al. 1995: 501; Ezzat 1962 d: 163 - 164.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FB17FA643650.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Anthemis sp. (Priesner and Hosny 1935).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FB17FA643650.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Pyramids (Priesner and Hosny 1935; Ezzat 1962 d).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4FB17FA643650.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Mohammed et al. (1995) provided a description and illustration of this species. Ezzat (1962) credited Priesner and Hosny (1935) with the authorship of the species; however, the paper he referred to has no mention of this species. Based on Ezzat’s (1962 d) brief description of the species, he is considered the author of the species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4F9BAFC393742.taxon	description	(Figure 30, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus madeirensis Green 1923: 90. Type data. MADEIRA: Funchal, on unidentified plant.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4F9BAFC393742.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Alcea rosea, Cestrum nocturnum (Badr and Moharum 2017).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4F9BAFC393742.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Al-Amriya, Alexandria Governorate; Giza Governorate (Badr and Moharum 2017).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFFC6EA4F9BAFC393742.taxon	discussion	Comment. Badr and Moharum (2017) first reported this species in Egypt.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFF36EA4F8CBFAF831CE.taxon	description	(Figure 31, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus parvus Morrison 1924 a: 147. Type data. ECUADOR: Galapagos Islands, Tover, on bush near shore.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFF36EA4F8CBFAF831CE.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Gardenia sp. (Abd-Rabou et al. 2010).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFF36EA4F8CBFAF831CE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. (Abd-Rabou et al. 2010).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF9AFFF36EA4F8CBFAF831CE.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a very polyphagous, cosmopolitan species that is known to occur in Egypt since 2010.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FE30FBA732FB.taxon	description	(Figure 32, after Ezzat 1960 a) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus pyramidensis Ezzat 1960 a: 26. Type data. EGYPT: Giza Pyramids, on undetermined host.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FE30FBA732FB.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. unknown (Ezzat 1960 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FE30FBA732FB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Giza (Ezzat 1960 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FE30FBA732FB.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Ezzat (1960 a) provided a good description and illustration of the species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FD5CFB3633E7.taxon	description	(Figure 33, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Phenacoccus solani Ferris 1918: 60. Type data. U. S. A.: California on Hemizonia rudis.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FD5CFB3633E7.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Cucurbita sp. (Dewer et al. 2018).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FD5CFB3633E7.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Rosetta (Dewer et al. 2018).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FD5CFB3633E7.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a very polyphagous, cosmopolitan species known to occur in Egypt since 2018.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FC6FFE8435C3.taxon	description	(Figure 34, after Kosztarab, 1996). Taxonomy. Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley 1898: 47. Type data. U. S. A.: New Mexico, no host plant data.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FC6FFE8435C3.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Hibiscus sp. (Abd-Rabou et al. 2010), Musa acuminata (El-Fatih and Ahmed 2015), Solanum lycopersici (Ibrahim et al. 2015).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FC6FFE8435C3.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. (Abd-Rabou et al. 2010); Qalyoubia Governorate (Ibrahim et al. 2015); El-Wasta, Beni- Swief Governorate (El-Fatih and Ahmed 2015); Dakahlia Governorate (Moharum et al. 2017).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FC6FFE8435C3.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Nabil et al. (2015) reported this species on four economic plants in Egypt. Moharum et al. (2017) reported on a survey of Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley on host plants in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. El-Zahi et al. (2016) reported on the presence and control of this species on cotton in Egypt. Watson (2020) reported on the distribution and hosts and provided illustrations of this species. El-Zahi et al. (2016) reported on the economics of this pest.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FA4BFB3637DB.taxon	description	(Figure 35, after Williams 2004). Taxonomy. Dorthesia citri Risso 1813: 416. Type data. FRANCE: Menton, on Citrus spp. Pseudococcus citri phenacocciformis Brain 1915: 116. Type data: SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Province, Rosebank, on Bouvardia sp., synonymy according to Ezzat and McConnell 1956: 65; Hall 1926 b: 6.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FA4BFB3637DB.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Tecoma capensis, Trifolium alexcasndrinum (Hall 1926 b); on the roots of Arachis hypogaea, Citrullus vulgaris, Gynandropsis pentaphylla, Orobanche, Pluchea dioscoridis, Solanum tuberosum, Solanum lycopersicum, Solanum nigrum and Zygophyllum (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FA4BFB3637DB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Mataria (Hall 1926 b); Alexandra, Barrage, Bilbeis, Dokki, El-Max, Ein-el-Sheikh, Khargah and Mansourah (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF95FFF36EA4FA4BFB3637DB.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a very polyphagous, cosmopolitan species known to occur in Egypt since 1926.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FF59FC993181.taxon	description	(Figure 36, after Williams 2004). Taxonomy. Dactylopius ficus Signoret 1875: 315. Type data. FRANCE: Hyeres and Nice, on figs.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FF59FC993181.taxon	biology_ecology	Host plants in Egypt. Mangifera indica, Punica granatum, Vitis vinifera (Ezzat and McConnell 1956). Distribution in Egypt. No locality information (Ezzat and McConnell 1956).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FF59FC993181.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a very polyphagous, cosmopolitan species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FD89FB2233F0.taxon	description	(Figure 37, after Ezzat and McConnell 1956) Taxonomy. Pseudococcus (Dactylopius) vovae Nasonov 1909: 484. Type data. POLAND: Skolimov, on Juniperus. Planococcus vovae (Nasonov, 1909); Danzig 1980: 168, change of combination.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FD89FB2233F0.taxon	biology_ecology	Host plants in Egypt. Cupressus macrocarpa (Halima-Kamel et al. 2019).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FD89FB2233F0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Not known to occur in Egypt. The report of this species in Egypt by Halima-Kamel et al. (2019) was based on a record given in Abd-Rabou et al. (2012) of which the DNA sample for this species was from France as opposed to Egypt. This species is present in many European countries and may eventually be found in Egypt.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FD89FB2233F0.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species is usually found on evergreens in the Cupressaceae and Taxaceae families, but has also been recorded on Araceae, Lauraceae and Moraceae species. It is widely distributed in Europe and also occurs in China. Williams and Granara de Willink (1992) also provided a good illustration of the species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FC5AFD0D3566.taxon	description	(Figure 38, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Dactylopius longispinus Targioni Tozzetti 1867: 75. Type data. ITALY: Florence, Botanical Gardens, on Cycas revoluta.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FC5AFD0D3566.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Cycas revoluta, Draceana sp., Jasminum sp., Mangifera indica, Melia azedarachi, Pittosporum sp. (Ezzat and Rashad 1962), Vitis vinifera (Hall 1922 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FC5AFD0D3566.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Alexandria, Embabeh, Moharrem Bay, Zohria (Ezzat and Rashad 1962), Cairo (Hall 1922 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FC5AFD0D3566.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1925) stated that this species was common in certain nurseries in Cairo particularly under glass. It is a very polyphagous, cosmopolitan species.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FAEFFBFF363C.taxon	description	(Figure 39, after Ezzat and Rashad 1962) Taxonomy. Dactylopius maritimus Ehrhorn 1900: 316. Type data. U. S. A.: California, Santa Cruz, on roots of Eriogonum latifolium.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FAEFFBFF363C.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Camellia sp., carnation (= Dianthus caryophyllus) Caryophyllaceae (Ezzat and Rashad 1962). Distribution in Egypt. Damanhour, Zagazig (Ezzat and Rashad 1962).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF26EA4FAEFFBFF363C.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Ezzat and Rashad (1962) were the first to report this species in Egypt.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF16EA4F906FCE4314F.taxon	description	(Figure 40, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Rastrococcus invadens Williams 1986 b: 696. Type data. PAKISTAN: Karachi, on Mangifera indica. Hosts in Egypt. Schefflera sp. (Porcelli and Pellizzari 2019).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF94FFF16EA4F906FCE4314F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. (Porcelli and Pellizzari 2019). Note. Porcelli and Pellizzari (2019) stated that this record refers to an interception at the Rome’s airport (Ciampino) off an infested Schefflera sp. (Araliaceae) imported from Egypt, 17. VI. 1994, determined by Marotta. It is a very polyphagous species known to occur in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands; its presence in Egypt needs to be confirmed by a collection of the species in Egypt.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FEB6FC8F3243.taxon	description	(Figure 41, after Williams 2004) Taxonomy. Dactylopius sacchari Cockerell 1895: 195. Type data. TRINIDAD: St Ann’s, on sugarcane;	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FEB6FC8F3243.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Saccharum spontaneum (Hall 1922 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FEB6FC8F3243.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Upper Egypt in 1921 (Hall 1922 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FDCBFE3C346E.taxon	description	(Figure 42, after Ezzat 1960 d) Taxonomy. Pseudococcus alhagii Hall 1926 b: 7. Type data. EGYPT: Masara on Alhagi maurorum roots; Hosny 1939: 4.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FDCBFE3C346E.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Alhagi maurorum (Hall 1926 b), Echinops spinosissimus (as Echinops spinosus) (Hall 1926 b), Artemisia judaica, Cissus sp., Nitraria sp., Punica, Suaeda, Ziziphus, Zygophyllum eichwaldii (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FDCBFE3C346E.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. On the edge of the desert at Masara and Heliopolis (Hall 1926 b); Maadi and Maasarab (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FDCBFE3C346E.taxon	discussion	Comment. Hosny (1939) reported this species on the roots of Alhagi maurorum in Maadi Desert and on the roots of Echinops sp. in Maasarab.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FA5EFD583746.taxon	description	(Figure 44, after Willliams, 2004). Taxonomy. Naiacoccus serpentinus Green 1919: 117. Type data. INDIA: Lahore, on Tamarix; Naiacoccus serpentinus var. minor Green; Hall 1923: 3. Type Egypt: Suez, 27. vii. 1921.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FA5EFD583746.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Tamarix sp. (Hall, 1923).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FA5EFD583746.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Cairo, Beni Suef, Fayum, Kharga Oasis, (Hall, 1925), Suez (Mohammed et al. 1995).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF97FFF16EA4FA5EFD583746.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1923) stated that this species was found on small twigs of its host. Mohammed et al. (1995) provided a redescription and illustration of this species. Danzig and Miller (1996) included this species in their systematic revision of the genus Trabutina.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FF5AFB6031BC.taxon	description	(Figure 45, after Willliams, 2004). Taxonomy. Ripersia cynodontis Kiritchenko 1932: 139. Type data. UZBEKISTAN: Samarkand, on Cynodon dactylon.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FF5AFB6031BC.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Unknown.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FF5AFB6031BC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. No locality mentioned in Danzig (1998).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FF5AFB6031BC.taxon	discussion	Remarks. First reported in Egypt by Danzig (1998). This species is found only on grasses.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FD86FA6433DC.taxon	description	(Figure 46, after Ezzat, 1962 b) Taxonomy. Ripersia internodii Hall 1923: 8. Type data. EGYPT: Gezira, on Saccharum officinarum; Hosny 1939: 10.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FD86FA6433DC.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Andropogon sp., Arundo donax, Bambusa sp., Cyperus sp., Echinochloa colona, Panicum turgidum, Saccharum biflorum, Saccharum officinarum, Saccharum spontaneum, Sporobolus spicatus, Zea mays; roots of Panicum turgidum and Zea mays (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FD86FA6433DC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Gezira, Minya (Hall 1923); Dokki and Wasta (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FD86FA6433DC.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1923) stated that this species was found between the leaf sheaths and the parent cane of sugarcane.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FC26FA6534E8.taxon	description	(Figure 47, after Hall 1925) Taxonomy. Trionymus masrensis Hall 1925: 10. Type data. EGYPT: Kharga Oasis, on Imperata cylindrica; Hosny 1939: 9; Mohammed et al. 1995: 508 – 509.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FC26FA6534E8.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Imperata cylindrica (Hall 1925), Hordeum sp. (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FC26FA6534E8.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Kharga Oasis in 1924 (Hall 1925); (Hosny 1939), Mariout (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FC26FA6534E8.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hosny (1939) reported this species on the stems and roots of Imperata cylindrica and barley (Hordeum).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FB52FD363672.taxon	description	(Figure 48, after Ezzat 1962) Taxonomy. Ripersia phragmitis Hall 1923: 10. Type data. EGYPT: Gezira, on Phragmites communis.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FB52FD363672.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Arundo donax, Hierochloe odorata, Phragmites communis (Hall, 1923).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FB52FD363672.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Gezira (Hall 1923).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4FB52FD363672.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1923) stated that this species was collected between the stem and enveloping leaf sheath of Phragmatis communis (now called Phragmatis australis).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4F9D5FAF537DA.taxon	description	(Figure 49, after Ezzat 1962 b) Taxonomy. Trionymus polyporus Hall 1924: 6. Type data. EGYPT: Gezireh, on Andropogon sorghum [= Sorghum vulgare].	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4F9D5FAF537DA.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Andropogon sorghum, Arundo donax, Chinochloa colona, Cynodon dactylon, Cyperus sp., Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum vulgare (Hall 1924).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4F9D5FAF537DA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. No locality data (Hall 1924).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF96FFF06EA4F9D5FAF537DA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1924) stated that this species was found below the leaf sheath of Andropogon sorghum.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF91FFF76EA4FF5AFBCD3180.taxon	description	(Figure 50, after Ezzat 1959 a) Taxonomy. Trionymus williamsi Ezzat 1959 a: 405. Type data. EGYPT: Maadi, on Imperata cylindrica.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF91FFF76EA4FF5AFBCD3180.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Imperata cylindrica (Ezzat 1959 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF91FFF76EA4FF5AFBCD3180.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Maadi, Barrage (Ezzat 1959 a).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF91FFF76EA4FF5AFBCD3180.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Ezzat (1959 a) stated that this species is unusual because it has adventitious / auxiliary pores adjacent to the oral collar tubular ducts, which are also found in the genus Anisococcus.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF91FFF76EA4FD89FBC3343A.taxon	description	(Figure 51, after Hall, 1923). Taxonomy. Coccus amaryllidis Bouché 1837: 99. Type data. THE NETHERLANDS: Poeldijk, on Amaryllis sp.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF91FFF76EA4FD89FBC3343A.taxon	biology_ecology	Hosts in Egypt. Arundo sp., Crinum sp., Cynodon dactylon, Cyperus sp., Narcissus sp., Sternbergia sp. (Hall 1923); (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF91FFF76EA4FD89FBC3343A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Egypt. Cairo, Port Said (Hall 1923); Cairo (Hosny 1939).	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
153A6E2AFF91FFF76EA4FD89FBC3343A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Hall (1923) stated that this species (as Trionymus crini Hall) was found low down between the fleshy leaves just above the ground. Hosny (1939) reported this species on the roots of Crinum sp. in Cairo. Other species reported from Egypt Pseudococcus comstocki (Kuwana, 1902) was reported by Ezzat and Rashad (1962), who stated that “ the existence of this species in Egypt is still of much doubt. Only a single poor specimen of the species is available in the collection at hand. Even this was found on bananas from a shop in Cairo on January 26, 1922, and ever since apparently no similar material has ever arrived to the Department of Plant Protection ”.	en	Evans, Gregory A., Abd-Rabou, Shaaban (2023): The mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) of Egypt. Insecta Mundi 2023 (999): 1-83, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10832115
