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Alpinococcus elongatus Henderson, 2007 (Eriococcidae: Alpinococcus)

Alpinococcus elongatus Henderson 2007a: 1-29. Type data: NEW ZEALAND, MB: Wairau, Red Hill 1070 m, on Schoenus pauciflorus, 03/23/1972, by J.A. de Boer. Holotype, female, by monotypy and original designation Type depository: Auckland: New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Landcare Research, New Zealand; accepted valid name Illustr.

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Structure: Adult female: Body elongate-oval, 0.68-1.16 mm wide, 2.13-3.85 mm long; derm membranous. Eyespots present on margin posterior to antennae. Marginal setae spinose with a sharply pointed tip, numerous in a band rather than a line. Antennae usually 2-segmented (sometimes antenna on one side 3-segmented). Labium 75-85 µm long with 2 pairs of setae basally and 3 pairs distally. Anal lobes long, outer margin in a continuous line with body margin, tapering to a point with 2 terminal bosses, lobes moderately sclerotised around margins. Legs either much reduced to a vestigial patch, or reduced to a tapering triangular shape of fused segments.
General Remarks: Good description and illustration in R. Henderson (2007a).