Valid Names Results

Cryptoripersia arizonensis (Ehrhorn, 1899) (Pseudococcidae: Cryptoripersia)

Ripersia arizonensis Ehrhorn 1899: 5. Type data: U.S.A.: Arizona, Grand Canyon, in ants' nest. Lectotype, female, by subsequent designation (MillerMc1973,499). Type depository: Washington: United States National Entomological Collection, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, District of Columbia, USA; accepted valid name
Eriococcus salinus Ehrhorn 1911: 276. Type data: U.S.A.: California, Alameda, on 'bunchgrass'. Syntypes, female, Type depository: Washington: United States National Entomological Collection, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, District of Columbia, USA; junior synonym (discovered by Ferris1919c, 298).
Cryptoripersia salinus (Ehrhorn, 1911); Ferris 1918d: 74. change of combination
Cryptoripersia arizonensis (Ehrhorn, 1899); Ferris 1919a: 34. change of combination
Cryptoripersia salina Lindinger 1932f: 197. revived status (position)

Families: 2 | Genera: 9

Countries: 1

Biology: Occurring on the crowns and roots of grasses.
General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Ferris (1953a) and by McKenzie (1967). Good description of the adult female given by Miller & McKenzie (1967).