Entomologia Hellenica 22 (2013): 16-18.

Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Department of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Laboratory of Biological Control, 8 Stefanou Delta str., Kifissia, 14561, Greece

This is the first record of the Boungainvillea mealybug Phenacoccus peruvianus in Greece. The mealybug originates from South America and in the last decade has invaded Europe and particularly the Mediterranean basin. It has become a major pest for various ornamental plant species. In Spain, it is found to be parasitized by the parasitoid Acerophagus n. sp. near coccois.