GB/T 33033-2016

This standard specifies the methods for detecting and identifying the pink hibiscus mealybug (Maconellicoccus hirsutus), a destructive agricultural pest. It is applied by plant quarantine authorities and agricultural inspection agencies during the import, export, and domestic transport of plant materials, such as fruits, nursery stock, and cut flowers, to prevent the pest's introduction and spread. The standard provides morphological and molecular identification procedures to ensure accurate diagnosis in regulatory and phytosanitary testing contexts.