Valid Names Results

Apiomorpha excupula (Fuller, 1896) (Eriococcidae: Apiomorpha)

Nomenclatural History

• Brachyscelis excupula Fuller 1896: 216. Type data: AUSTRALIA: New South Wales, Port Stephens district. Unknown type status, female, accepted valid name Notes: Type material is unknown (Gullan, 1984). Illustr.
• Apiomorpha excupula (Fuller, 1896); Cockerell 1899m: 393. change of combination

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 female is characterized by having: abdominal segment IX longer ventrally than dorsally; abdomen attenuate not curvilinearly tapered to base of anal lobes; anal ring at least 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 6-segmented (Gullan, 1984).
• Structure: Female gall ellipsoidal, covered with narrow, flattened bracts and brown, sometimes with a glaucous hue. Male galls tubular, apex not distinctly dilated (Gullan, 1984).
• Biology: Female galls are found on stems and male galls are found in irregular clusters on stem or base of female gall (Gullan, 1984).
• General Remarks: Adult female, female and male gall described and galls photographed by Gullan (1984).

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