Valid Names Results
Dysmicoccus aurantius (Cockerell, 1901) (Pseudococcidae: Dysmicoccus)Nomenclatural History
- Ripersia aurantia Cockerell 1901g: 51. Type data: U.S.A.: New Mexico, Las Vegas, with Lasius americanus. Holotype, female, Type depository: Washington: United States National Entomological Collection, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, District of Columbia, USA; accepted valid name Notes: See McKenzie and Williams (1965) for information on holotype.
- Dysmicoccus aurantia (Cockerell, 1901); Ferris 1953a: 334. change of combination
Common Names
- orange-colored mealybug MillerMc1973
Ecological Associates
Associates:
Families: 1 | Genera: 1
- Formicidae
- Lasius americanus | Cocker1901g
Geographic Distribution
Countries: 1
- United States
- New Mexico | BenDov1994 Cocker1901g Ferris1953a MillerMc1973
Keys
- MillerPo1997: pp.459 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]
- MillerMc1973: pp.505 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]
Remarks
- Biology: Associated with ants, Lasius americanus.
- General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Miller & McKenzie (1973).
Illustrations
Citations
- BenDov1994: catalog, 121
- Cocker1901g: description, distribution, host, taxonomy, 51, 52
- Ferris1953a: distribution, host, 334
- MillerMc1973: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 506-508
- MillerPo1997: taxonomy, 459
