Mealybugs are relatives of the scale insects. They have rather soft scales and soft bodies covered with a white powdery wax. Mealybugs eat plants by sucking sap and producing honeydew, which attracts ants and supports the growth of sooty- mold fungi.
Occurs on outdoor azaleas, blueberries, and other close relatives. Affected azaleas may appear unthrifty and yellow.
