An annotated checklist of scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) of Saint Lucia, Lesser Antilles Author Malumphy, Chris text Zootaxa 2014 2014-07-31 3846 1 69 86 journal article 10.11646/zootaxa.3846.1.3 1175-5326 4928537 BCC369B9-3FAD-41D3-B85C-43D738D0CBA3 * Ferrisia virgata (Cockerell) — striped mealybug ( Fig. 1 , M) Occurs widely in tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas (including the Lesser Antilles), Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific; polyphagous, feeding on plants belonging to 82 families; a pest of many crops and ornamentals. Collection data . Gros-Islet Parish : Cas en Bas beach, on Coccoloba uvifera , 22.viii.2013 (massive population); Gros Islet , huge infestation on A. muricata fruit, causing serious damage and making fruit inedible, 19.viii.2013 ; Rodney Bay (widespread and common), on Codiaeum variegatum , 16.viii.2013 and 28.viii.2013 , on Ixora spp. , 16.viii.2013 , on Mussaenda ( Rubiaceae ) , 16.viii.2013 , on Ruellia simplex , 17.viii.2013 ; Reduit beach, on C. uvifera , 16–27.viii.2013 . It was also found indoors in a shopping mall in Rodney Bay , on a potted Anthurium , 17.viii.2013 .