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Affeldococcus kathrinae Henderson, 2007 (Eriococcidae: Affeldococcus)

Affeldococcus kathrinae Henderson 2007: 27-30. Type data: NEW ZEALAND: South Island, Bullock Creek Rd., Punasaisi on epiphyte communities, 4/29/2004 by K. Affeld. Holotype, female and first instar, by monotypy and original designation Type depository: Auckland: New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Landcare Research, New Zealand; accepted valid name Notes: The mosses, liverworts and lichens will be deposited in the Allan herbarium (CHR), Landcare Research, Lincoln, and the Museum of New Zealand. Illustr.

Countries: 1

Structure: Adult Female: elongate-oval, 0.22-0.38 mm wide, 0.4-0.65 mm long; derm membranous. Eyespots present. Marginal setae on abdomen slightly larger than dorsal setae, drumstick-shaped, with 2 setae on each side of each abdominal segment. Labium 40-47.5 µm long with 3 pairs of setae discernable. Antennae 5 segmented. Anal lobes membranous, not produced beyond body margin. Legs well developed. Apart from the generally larger size, the adult female can be distinguished from the 2nd- and 1st-instar nymphs by having more numerous disc pores present on both dorsum and venter, and in the presence of a vulva with the internal sclerotized lateral vulvar apophysis each side.
General Remarks: Good description and illustrations in R.C. Henderson (2007).