Valid Names Results

Balanococcus acerbus Cox, 1987 (Pseudococcidae: Balanococcus)

Nomenclatural History

Balanococcus acerbus Cox 1987: 22. Type data: NEW ZEALAND: Central Otago, Rocklands Tussock Station, in sedge axils in swamp. Holotype, female, Type depository: Auckland: New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Landcare Research, New Zealand; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 2 | Genera: 2

Cyperaceae

Carex | Cox1987
Carex flaviformis | BenDov1994 Cox1987

Poaceae

Chionochloa rubra | BenDov1994 Cox1987

Geographic Distribution

Countries: 1

New Zealand | BenDov1994 Cox1987

Keys

Cox1987: pp.20 ( Adult (F) ) [New Zealand]

Remarks

General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Cox (1987).

Illustrations

Citations

BenDov1994: catalog, 55
Cox1987: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 22, 117