Paracoccus glaucus (Maskell). This native mealybug has been recorded on 25 native plant species in 22 genera from 20 families (including a fern and a club moss species) (Cox 1987, Plant and Food 2010). Cultivated species infested include grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) (Cox 1987). In the present study it was recorded on K. lindsayi which is a new host record for this species.
Material examined: NEW ZEALAND, WA, Oporua (east of Lake Wairarapa), on Korthalsella lindsayi, 27 February, 2010, A. Sultan.