Cox, J.M. 1983 An experimental study of morphological variation in mealybugs (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae).. Systematic Entomology 8: 361-382.

Keywords:

  • illustration
  • morphology
  • taxonomy
  • Notes: Examined the effects of temperature, relative humidity & host plants on the morphology of adult females; used Planococcus citri, ficus & pacificus (=minor). Also discussed the usefulness of these variables in resolving species complexes.