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Alpinococcus Henderson, 2007 (Eriococcidae)

Alpinococcus Henderson 2007a: 4-5. Type species: Alpinococcus elongatus Henderson by monotypy and original designation . accepted valid name

Systematics: This genus may be related to the New Caledonian monotypic genus Chazeauana Matile-Ferrero. Features shared are an elongate body shape; reduced antennae, legs reduced, with long distal trochanteral seta and digitules present; cruciform pores present; macrotubular ducts absent; and elongate shape of the anal lobes.
Structure: Adult female body elongate, derm membranous. Pair of eyespots present on body margin. Dorsal and marginal setae spinose; marginal setae numerous, not particularly grouped segmentally, dorsal setae sparse. Antennae 2-segmented. Anal lobes sclerotised around margins, otherwise membranous; each lobe with 3 or more stout dorsal setae.
General Remarks: Good description and illustration in Henderson (2007a).

Hender2007a: pp.4-Mar ( Adult (F) ) [Key to the genera of Eriococcidae in New Zealand (adult female)_x000D_ Modified from Henderson (2006)]