Question

What is the family of the Mango mealybug?

• A. Coccidae
• B. Flatidae
• C. Pseudococcidae
• D. Margarodidae

Hint:

Margarodidae family includes certain mealybugs important as crop pests.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Coccidae (soft scales) and Flatidae (planthoppers) are unrelated insect groups, so both are ruled out.
Step 2: Pseudococcidae is the family for most common mealybugs, but the mango mealybug, Drosicha mangiferae, is an exception.
Step 3: Drosicha mangiferae is classified under Margarodidae.
Step 4: Correct answer: Margarodidae.