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Aulacaspis cylicophora Takagi, 2012 (Diaspididae: Aulacaspis)

Aulacaspis cylicophora Takagi 2012: 120-121. Type data: JAPAN; Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa, Montobu Peninsula, on Neolistea sercea, 03/26/1989. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Sapporo: Entomological Institute, Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Japan; accepted valid name Illustr.

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: Similar to Aulacaspis yabunikkei and A. cupulifera. Differs from A. yabunikkei by presence of cupulae. Differs from A. cupulifera by not having a submedial macroduct on the sixth abdominal segment, more numerous dorsal macroducts and perivulvar pores, fewer pores at the anterior spiracle and much longer cupulae. (Takagi 2012)
Biology: Takagi (2012) suggests that the cupulae function as a sucking organ which may help the prosoma stay in it's proper position as a pivot for rotative movement.
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration of adult female by Takagi (2012)

Takagi2012: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 120-123,131-132