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Acalyptococcus eugeniae Lambdin & Kosztarab, 1977 (Eriococcidae: Acalyptococcus)

Acalyptococcus eugeniae Lambdin & Kosztarab 1977: 246. Type data: SINGAPORE: Bukit Batok Forest, on Eugenia linocieroidea, 02/08/1972, by D.H. Murphy & M. Kosztarab. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Washington: United States National Entomological Collection, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, District of Columbia, USA; accepted valid name Notes: Paratypes deposited in BMNH, NMSC, USNM, ZMAS, MNHN, SAMA, VPIC, ECUT. Illustr.

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: This species seems to be most closely similar to species of Scutare, but can be distinguished by the type of microtubular ducts on the dorsum and the lack of such ducts on the venter, except the margin. The tubular ducts of Acalyptococcus have a single distal orifice compared to bilocular openings in Scutare (Lambdin & Kosztarab, 1977).
Structure: Adult female pyriform, reddish brown in color and rests on a cushion of fluffy, white wax. Male pupal cocoon is elongate, felt-like and white (Lambdin & Kosztarab, 1977).
Biology: Lambdin & Kosztarab (1977) stated that the population of scale insects they described was found to be protected by the shelter of ants (Camponotus sp.).
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Lambdin & Kosztarab (1977).