Valid Names Results

Acanthococcus fuligitectus (Hoy, 1962) (Eriococcidae: Acanthococcus)

Nomenclatural History

• Eriococcus fuligitectus Hoy 1962: 32, 80. Type data: NEW ZEALAND: North Island, Horopito, on Griselinia littoralis, 10/02/1960, by J.M. Hoy. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Auckland: New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Landcare Research, New Zealand; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Acanthococcus fuligitectus (Hoy, 1962); Miller & Gimpel 1996: 601. change of combination

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 5 | Genera: 5

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Hoy1962: pp.32 ( Adult (F) ) [New Zealand species of Eriococcidae]

Remarks

• Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female with: enlarged setae conical, base enlarged, apex slightly rounded, submarginal setae larger than other setae on dorsum, with bases associated with 1 or 2 microtubular ducts, lateral submargin of each abdominal segment with 1 or 2 setae; microtubular ducts elongate without sclerotized area; anal lobes strongly sclerotized, parallel sided with tooth on medial angle (Hoy, 1962).
• Structure: Sac of female is closely felted and tawny, usually on leaf surface, but occasionally on stem of host plant. Accompanied by much sooty mold (Hoy, 1962).
• General Remarks: Most detailed description and illustration by Hoy (1962).

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