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Chazeauana gahniae Matile-Ferrero, 1988 (Eriococcidae: Chazeauana)

Nomenclatural History

• Chazeauana gahniae Matile-Ferrero 1988a: 70. Type data: NEW CALEDONIA: Yaté, on Gahnia novocaledonensis, 08/12/1983, by Matile-Ferrero. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Notes: Paratypes are in MNHN and ANIC. Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• HodgsoGeMa2018: pp.384 ( Adult (F) ) [Eriococcidae from New Caledonia]
• HodgsoMiCa2014: pp.163 ( Adult (F) ) [Key to Eriococcidae from New Caledonia (modified after Williams, 2007)]

Remarks

• Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female with: antennae 4-segmented; legs reduced; conical setae along body margin with bulbous area near apex; macrotubular ducts absent; microtubular ducts abundant; quinquelocular and cruciform pores present (Matile-Ferrero, 1988a). Slide- mounted first instar with: anal lobes each with 3 enlarged setae; marginal line of quinquelocuar and septelocular pores; marginal line of microtubular ducts; cruciform pores present on venter (Matile-Ferrero, 1988a).
• Structure: Adult female elongate with almost parallel sides (Williams & Watson, 1990). Body is brown with visible segmentation. 5-6 individuals are usually found per leaf. (Matile-Ferrero, 1988a).
• General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Matile-Ferrero (1988a) of both sexes of first and second instars as well as adult female. Williams & Watson (1990) also provide a description and illustration.

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