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Neosimmondsia hydnophytum Hardy, 2007 (Pseudococcidae: Neosimmondsia)

Nomenclatural History

• Neosimmondsia hydnophytum Hardy 2007a: 37. Type data: FIJI: Viti Levu, 1.75 km SE of waimoque Settlement, 850 meters, ex nest of Phidole sp. Knowlesi complex, ants inside tuber of Hydnophytum; collected P.S. Ward, 28.viii.2006.. Holotype, female, Type depository: Honolulu: Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Department of Entomology Collection, Hawaii, USA; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Associates:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• VonEll2018: pp.222-223 ( Adult (F) ) [Species of Neosimmondsia]
• Hardy2007a: pp.37 ( Adult (F) ) [Species of Neosimmondsia]

Remarks

• Biology: This mealybug species was collected in nest of Pheidole sp. Knowlesi complex, ants inside tuber of Hydnophytum sp. (Hardy, 2007a).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Hardy (2007a).

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