Question

Which insect is always appropriately dressed for the Cotton Bowl, because it is covered with a white cottony mass of wax filaments?

a) scale
b) aphid
c) mealy bug
d) mite
e) caterpillars

Answer 1

The mealybug is the insect that resembles being dressed for the Cotton Bowl due to its white cottony wax covering.

So, the correct answer is option c.

Step-by-step explanation:

The insect that is always appropriately dressed for the Cotton Bowl, because it is covered with a white cottony mass of wax filaments, is the mealybug. This insect feeds on plant juices and can be a pest to various crops, including cotton. Their distinctive appearance with a protective waxy substance makes them look as though they are covered in cotton.

So, the correct answer is option c.