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Eriochiton spinosus (Maskell, 1879) (Eriococcidae: Eriochiton)

Nomenclatural History

• Ctenochiton spinosus Maskell 1879: 212. Type data: NEW ZEALAND: on Atherosperma novae-zealandiae(=Laurelia novae-zealandiae). Lectotype, female, by subsequent designation (HodgsoHe1996,183). Type depository: Auckland: New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Landcare Research, New Zealand; accepted valid name
• Eriochiton spinosus (Maskell, 1879); Maskell 1887: 47. change of combination
• Eriochiton armatus; Brittin 1916: 152. incorrect synonymy

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 11 | Genera: 12

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• HodgsoHe1996: pp.152 ( Adult (F) ) [Adult female in the tribe Eriochitonini]
• HodgsoHe1996: pp.153 ( Second instar (F) ) [Second-instar females of the tribe Eriochitonini]
• HodgsoHe1996: pp.153 ( Second instar (F) ) [Second-instar males of the tribe Eriochitonini]
• HodgsoHe1996: pp.154 ( First instar ) [First-instar nymphs of the tribe Eriochitonini]
• Hodgso1994: pp.176-177 ( Other ) [Adult female, second instars and crawlers of Eriochiton species]

Remarks

• Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female with: 2 setae in each outer row of small dorsal setae on abdomen; sessile pores scarce or absent medially between antennal bases and mouthparts; 30-40 spinose marginal setae between eyespots; 3-4 pairs of spinose setae at anterior end of anal cleft (Hodgson & Henderson, 1996).
• Structure: Adult female ovate, dark red, convex (Brittin, 1915). Generally brown, but color varies according to host plant (Hodgson & Henderson, 1996).
• General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Hodgson (1994) and by Hodgson & Henderson (1996).

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