Valid Names Results
Pseudococcus zelandicus Cox, 1987 (Pseudococcidae: Pseudococcus)Nomenclatural History
- Pseudococcus zelandicus Cox 1987: 81. Type data: NEW ZEALAND: Taupo, minginui State Forest, Otupaka Clearing, in litter. Holotype, female, Type depository: Auckland: New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Landcare Research, New Zealand; accepted valid name Illustr.
Common Names
Ecological Associates
Hosts:
Families: 2 | Genera: 3
- Asteliaceae
- Astelia nervosa | BenDov1994 Cox1987 | (= Astelia cockaynei)
- Poaceae
- Ehrharta | BenDov1994 Cox1987 | (= Microlaena)
- Ehrharta diplax | BenDov1994 Cox1987
- Pseudosclerochloa rupestris | BenDov1994 Cox1987 | (= Poa laevis)
Geographic Distribution
Countries: 1
- New Zealand | BenDov1994 Cox1987
Keys
- Cox1987: pp.76 ( Adult (F) ) [New Zealand]
Remarks
- Biology: Found also in swards and litter.
- General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Cox (1987).
Illustrations
Citations
- BenDov1994: catalog, 415
- Cox1987: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 81, 202
