Valid Names Results

Bryococcus hippodamus Henderson, 2007 (Eriococcidae: Bryococcus)

Bryococcus hippodamus Henderson 2007a: 8-9. Type data: NEW ZEALAND, FD: Resolution I, Disappointment Cove. under moss on log, 05/1982, by CF Butcher. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Auckland: New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Landcare Research, New Zealand; accepted valid name Illustr.
Briococcus hippodamus; Kozar 2009: 95. misspelling of genus name

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Structure: The adult female body is elongate-oval, 0.85-1.35 mm wide, 1.1-1.8 mm long, derm membranous. Eyespots not seen. Marginal setae on abcomen 7.5 µm long, slightly larger than on thorax. Antennae 6 segmented. Slypeolabral shield enclosed within a wide sclerotized rim. Anal lobes sclerotised, short, broadly rounded at apex and recurved towards median. Anal ring ventral, with 2 rows of cells and 6 short setae. Legs well developed but proportionately small for body. Dorsal setae sparse, small, more spinose on posterior abdomen. Ventral abdominal setae lanceolate.
General Remarks: Good description and illustration in R. Henderson (2007a).