Valid Names Results

Humococcus porterae (Cockerell, 1901) (Pseudococcidae: Humococcus)

Nomenclatural History

• Ripersia porterae Cockerell 1901g: 53. Type data: U.S.A.: New Mexico, Las Vegas, on roots of grass. Syntypes, female, Type depository: Washington: United States National Entomological Collection, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, District of Columbia, USA; accepted valid name
• Humococcus porterae (Cockerell, 1901); Ferris 1953a: 377. change of combination

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• McKenz1967: pp.193 ( Adult (F) ) [U.S.A., California]
• McKenz1964: pp.236 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]
• McKenz1960: pp.709 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]
• Ferris1953a: pp.370 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]

Remarks

• Biology: Living on grass roots.
• General Remarks: Good description and illustration given by Ferris (1953a).

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