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Acanthococcus kamahi (Hoy, 1958) (Eriococcidae: Acanthococcus)

Eriococcus kamahi Hoy 1958: 196. Type data: NEW ZEALAND: South Island, Wilberg Range, on Weinmannia racemosa, 21/02/1955, 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 kamahi (Hoy, 1958); Miller & Gimpel 1996: 601. change of combination

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female with: enlarged setae cone-shaped, base broad, apices rounded, 2 sizes of setae, larger size present in 3 longitudinal lines on each side of body, smaller size uncommon, most abundant on thorax and head, bare area in medial region of posterior abdominal segments; anal lobes sclerotized, medial margin sometimes with small teeth; microtubular ducts elongate, without sclerotized area (Hoy, 1962).
Structure: Sac of female is grey and felted (Hoy, 1958).
Biology: Does not appear to build up to high population levels (Hoy, 1958).
General Remarks: Most detailed description and illustration by Hoy (1958 and 1962).