Valid Names Results

Opisthoscelis beardsleyi Hardy & Gullan, 2010 (Eriococcidae: Opisthoscelis)

Nomenclatural History

• Opisthoscelis beardsleyi Hardy & Gullan 2010: 11-13. Type data: AUSTRALIA: Victoria, Tallangatta, Mt. Granya, on Eucalyptus gomiocalyx, 5/26/1976. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Canberra: Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO Entomology, Australia; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• HardyGu2010: pp.8 ( Adult (F) ) [Key to adult females of species of Opisthoscelis and Tanyscelis]

Remarks

• Systematics: The adult female of O. beardsleyi is most similar to that of O. subrotunda. Both species have dorsal cribriform plates, a marginal fringe of spinose setae, and at least 2 spinose setae mounted on each caudal fleshy projection or lobe. Adult females can be recognised by having the dorsal derm densely covered with minute papillae and large, spinose dorsal setae.
• Structure: Adult female body outline circular, abdomen not tapered, anal opening ventral, vulva as far cephalad as distal end. Eyes set well away from magrin.
• Biology: Female gall on leaf, gall opening circular, blocked by white wax and sclerotised posterior dorsum of female. Gall variable side with opening subconical or hemispherically rounded the truncate apex, typically on adaxial surface; leaf glands enlarged. Male gall similar to gall of female but smaller and more cylindrical.
• General Remarks: Detailed description, photograph of galls and illustration in Hardy & Gullan, 2010.

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