Valid Names Results

Apiomorpha dipsaciformis (Froggatt, 1895) (Eriococcidae: Apiomorpha)

Nomenclatural History

• Brachyscelis dipsaciformis Froggatt 1895: 202. Type data: AUSTRALIA: Queensland, north Queensland. Unknown type status, female, accepted valid name Notes: The type material has apparently been lost except for 4 galls that are housed in ASCT. These galls apparently do not contain specimens of females (Gullan, 1984). Illustr.
• Apiomorpha dipsaciformis (Froggatt, 1895); Cockerell 1896b: 328. change of combination
• Brachycelis depsaciformis (Froggatt, 1895); Froggatt 1898a: 493. misspelling of species epithet

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Gullan1984: pp.10 ( Adult (F) ) [Adult females and female galls of Apiomorpha]

Remarks

• Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female is characterized by having: abdominal segment IX longer ventrally than dorsally; abdomen attenuate not curvilinearly tapered to base of anal lobes; anal ring partially concealed by sclerotized shield; spine-like setae present or absent on segment IX; body 1.2-1.7 times as long as wide; antennae 4- or 5-segmented (Gullan, 1984).
• Structure: Female gall ellipsoidal, surface covered with erect, narrow, attenuate bracts, apex forming cone or pyramid. Male gall irregularly tubular, apex not dilated (Gullan, 1984).
• Biology: Female gall occurring on stem, male gall occurring in irregular clusters attached to stem or leaf (Gullan, 1984).
• General Remarks: Adult female, female gall, and male gall described by Gullan (1984).

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