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Sphaerococcopsis platynotum Beardsley, 1974 (Eriococcidae: Sphaerococcopsis)

Sphaerococcopsis platynotum Beardsley 1974a: 337. Type data: AUSTRALIA: Victoria, Lower Plenty, on Eucalyptus melliodora, 14/11/1971, by J.W. Beardsley. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Canberra: Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO Entomology, Australia; accepted valid name Illustr.

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female with: enlarged setae short, conical, sides straight, apices acute, setae around perimeter of dorsal shield, becoming increasingly smaller anteriorly; hair-like dorsal setae scattered over dorsum, many on dorsal shield with slightly expanded apices; small lobes between antennae; anal ring with 4 setae on each side and a few small pores; front 2 pairs of legs small, but well developed; macrotubular ducts present; microtubular ducts medium in length, with 1 sclerotized area, orifice forming sclerotized rim (Beardsley, 1974a).
Biology: Causes blister-like galls on the bark of twigs, limbs and trunks of host (Beardsley, 1974a).
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Beardsley (1974a).