Vine mealybug
General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine [...] often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large [...] affected. An infection by Planococcus ficus can make the plants more susceptible to injury caused by other pests and fungal diseases. Life cycle and appearance