Is this Powdery mildew?

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    MrLawn Apprentice Gardener

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    Only just noticed this on my lovely Dragon plant it is on quite a few leaves. Is this Powdery mildew?

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    Done a bit of googling and it could be Mealybugs?
     
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      Scrape a little off and have a look with your mobile/magnify and you should see any bugs.
       
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        I dont think its mildew, it could be as you say, mealy bug or some kind of aphid.
         
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          On inspection looks like a bug - will treat it as if Mealybugs. Thanks
           
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