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Sphaerococcopsis umbilicus Beardsley, 1974 (Eriococcidae: Sphaerococcopsis)

Sphaerococcopsis umbilicus Beardsley 1974a: 335. Type data: AUSTRALIA: Victoria, west of Horsham, on Eucalyptus gracilis, 24/04/1972, 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 small, conical, sides straight, apices acute, setae around perimeter of dorsal shield, all approximately same size; hair-like dorsal setae scattered over dorsum, those on shield capitate; lobes between antennae; anal ring with 4 setae on each side and without pores; antennae 5- or 6-segmented; 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).
Structure: Adult female circular (Beardsley, 1974a).
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Beardsley (1974a).