Valid Names Results

Phenacoccus lycii (Ferris, 1919) (Pseudococcidae: Phenacoccus)

Nomenclatural History

• Pseudococcus lycii Ferris 1919a: 30. Type data: U.S.A.: Arizona, Yavapai County, Cottonwood, on Lycium sp.. Syntypes, female, Type depository: Davis: The Bohart Museum of Entomology, University of California, California, USA; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Phenacoccus lycii (Ferris, 1919); Ferris 1950b: 150. change of combination

Common Names

• desert thorn mealybug McKenz1967

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• McKenz1967: pp.214 ( Adult (F) ) [U.S.A., California]
• McKenz1964: pp.238 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]
• McKenz1961: pp.26 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]
• McKenz1960: pp.713 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]
• Ferris1953a: pp.395 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]
• Ferris1950b: pp.120 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]

Remarks

• Biology: Occurring on the roots of its host plant.
• General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Ferris (1950b) and by McKenzie (1967).

Illustrations

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