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Apiomorpha intermedia Gullan, 1984 (Eriococcidae: Apiomorpha)

Apiomorpha intermedia Gullan 1984: 108. Type data: AUSTRALIA: Victoria, E. side of Syphon Road about .5 km S. Goat Track Victoria Valley, Grampians, on Eucalyptus aromaphloia, 21/10/1976, by P.J. Gullan. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Canberra: Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO Entomology, Australia; accepted valid name Illustr.

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female is characterized by having: abdominal segment IX with ventral and dorsal lengths subequal, not fused with abdominal segment VIII; abdominal segment IX with posterior margin fused with anal lobes; body not slender; dorsum of head and thorax without spine-like setae; segment IX and anal lobes robust, sclerotized on mature individuals; segment IX and anal lobes with about 7 spine-like setae, segment VIII with 2-97 such setae; spine-like setae present in rows on dorsum of segments II-IV; hind legs 960-1070µ long (Gullan, 1984).
Structure: Female gall cylindrical, often tending to be fusiform or ovoid, apex truncate. Male gall tubular with dilated apex (Gullan, 1984).
Biology: Female galls are found on stems of the host plant. Male galls are found on stems, fruits and leaves (Gullan, 1984).
General Remarks: Gullan (1984) described the adult female, female gall, male gall, and provided photos of the galls.