Root mealybug, Rhizoecus sp.

Root mealybugs belonging to Rhizoecus spp. are commonly found on banana, but much less damaging than Geococcus spp.
rhizoecus Root mealybugs on banana rhizoecus1 Rhizoecus sp. is commonly associated with banana roots, but rarely causes economic damage. rhizoecus2 Rhizoecus sp. rhizoecus4 Rhizoecus sp.
rhizoecus5 Rhizoecus sp. rhizoecus6 Rhizoecus sp. rhizoecus3 Rhizoecus sp. rmb-banana
rmb-banana rhizoecus13 Ovisac of Rhizoecus sp. harbouring eggs and the adult female rhizoecus12 Female of Rhizoecus sp. with ovisac