Valid Names Results
Geococcus anthocomus Williams, 2004 (Rhizoecidae: Geococcus)Nomenclatural History
- Geococcus anthocomus Williams 2004a: 319. Type data: MALAYSIA: Selangor, Ulu Gombak, on roots of Macaranga sp., assciated with Pseudolasius sp. ants; collected A.K.F. Malsch, 18.ii.2000.. Holotype, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; New York: American Museum of Natural History, Department of Entomology Collection, New York, USA; Washington: United States National Entomological Collection, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, District of Columbia, USA; accepted valid name Illustr.
Common Names
Ecological Associates
Hosts:
Families: 1 | Genera: 1
- Euphorbiaceae
- Macaranga | Willia2004a
Associates:
Families: 1 | Genera: 1
- Formicidae
- Pseudolasius | Willia2004a
Geographic Distribution
Countries: 1
- Malaysia | Willia2004a
Keys
- KozarKo2007: pp.37-38 ( Adult (F) ) [Species of Geococcus]
- Willia2004a: pp.318-319 ( Adult (F) ) [Geococcus species of southern Asia]
Remarks
- Biology: This species is associated with Pseudolasius sp. ants (Williams, 2004a).
- General Remarks: Descrption and illustration of adult female by Williams (2004a) and by Kozar & Konczne Benedicty (2007).
Illustrations
Citations
- KozarKo2007: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 40-41
- Willia2004a: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 319-321
