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August 17, 2025ZooKeysOpen Access

Two new species of the mealybug genus Paraputo Laing (Hemiptera, Pseudococcidae) from Borneo Island, Indonesia

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Survey uncovers two new species of mealybug in Borneo, highlighting their agricultural relevance and taxonomic classification.

Two new mealybug species were discovered on Borneo Island, expanding the genus Paraputo's diversity.
Descriptions include morphological details and illustrations of Paraputo raufi and Paraputo martonoi, along with comparisons to similar species.
Findings arose from a 2024 survey targeting mealybug species on forest trees in Indonesia, demonstrating the region's biodiversity.
The study offers an updated taxonomic key for Paraputo species in Southeast and southern Asia, aiding future research.

Zarkani et al. (2025) studied this question.

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