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Coccus koleos Anderson, 1787 (Pseudococcidae: Pseudococcidae_species)

Coccus koleos Anderson 1787f: 1,2. Type data: INDIA: Madras, on "Brinjaul, Cattri-Cay or Voidelungai" (=Solanum melongena}.. Syntypes, female, accepted valid name

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: There is reason to believe that this insect is a mealybug of the family Pseudococcidae and that it could be Coccidohystrix insolita (Green), commonly known as the Brinjal Mealybug in India, where infestations are often severe. The plant is known elsewhere as egg plant or aubergine. C. insolita is distributed throughout much of tropical Asia and is now common in Africa and parts of the Pacific region. It is a polyphagous insect and Anderson may have had little difficulty in establishing colonies on cactus. Although the name Coccus koleos was validly established, it seems best to refrain from speculating on the correct identity of the species. It cannot be placed decisively on the basis of present evidence and the name Coccus koleos should continue to be used. (Williams, 2002)