Please ID the Plant (also the Bugs)

[coyotecreek]

Just noticed the flowers were dripping sticky stuff, then found the culprits with a 10x hand lens. Hope the photo is clear enough to identify the little critters. What to do about them? And any chance they will spread to nearby plants?

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[BarryRice]

Mealy bugs.

[Rosemarie]

It is an Echeveria, but I don't recognize the species. There are a handful with yellow blooms. Can't find my list of them, though~sorry.

Use a spray of 50/50 water & rubbing alcohol. Pick off (w/toothpicks?) if you're able. Check & spray again in a few days-week, if necessary. You can quarantine from other plants.

[Rosemarie]

I found & checked my list of yellow-flowering Echeveria. None of them fit to a T, but Echeveria tolucensis comes close (some list as E. secunda var. tolucensis-but- I don't know if that's valid). Also, I don't think this plant is in the trade, so less likely that is it. Could be a hybrid.

[BarryRice]

Are you sure of using an IPA spray? I did this on some Echeveria, while spraying cacti for spider mites, and the Echeveria wilted and fell apart.

[Rod Smith]

Are you sure of using an IPA spray? I did this on some Echeveria, while spraying cacti for spider mites, and the Echeveria wilted and fell apart.

I find it's best to dab the individual mealy bugs with a small brush dipped in IPA or methylated spirits. Try to avoid getting any on the plant, although a small dab here or there shouldn't cause a problem.