【Background】Phenacoccus solenopsis is an important pest that invaded to China in recently years. Food is an important factor affecting growth, development, and population development in insects, and access to food can be limited during invasions. 【Method】Survival rate and oviposition of different developmental stages of P.solenopsis were studied under laboratory conditions to determine their ability to survive extended periods of starvation. The effects of short periods (4 days) of starvation on longevity, preoviposition periods, oviposition of per female were also described. 【Result】Survival rates of P.solenopsis in different stages and instars at starvation condition were different significantly: female adults were the most resistant, followed by 2nd instar nymph=3rd instar nymph. 1st instar P.solenopsis was the most vulnerable to starvation (starvation for 5.[KG-*8]5 days, mortality rate≈50%). Female adults survived the longest during starvation (starvation for 8 days, mortality rate<50%). There were negative effects on 1st instar nymphs and the survival rate decreased significantly. Starvation in the 2nd and 3rd instars larval had no significant effects on survival rates. There was not significant difference in oviposition when female adult experienced short periods (4 days) of starvation, whereas female longevity was shortened. 【Conclusion and significance】Starvation endurance ability of P.solenopsis was strong which could facilitate the survival and spread of this species, contributing to its invasiveness.