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Acanthococcus popayanensis (Balachowsky, 1959) (Eriococcidae: Acanthococcus)

Eriococcus popayanensis Balachowsky 1959a: 365-6. Type data: COLOMBIA: Popayan, on Inga edulis, 16/02/1957. Syntypes, unknown, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Notes: According to Matile-Ferrero (personal communication, November 20, 1996) "Unfortunately, I am not able for the moment to locate the slides (MNHN 2600) of E. popayanensis Balachowsky, 1959. On the other hand, I found the tube 2600, from which the females (number?) were studied. It contains some ovisacs full of eggs but without the females. I found one adult female only, floating in the alcohol. I leave it as it is for the moment." Illustr.
Acanthococcus popayanensis (Balachowsky, 1959); Miller & Gimpel 1996: 603. change of combination

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female with: enlarged setae conical, sides straight, apices acute, 2 or 3 sizes of setae, abundant over surface of dorsum, bases of setae often with several associated microtubular ducts; membranous plate anterior of median lobes; microtubular ducts moderate in length with 2 sclerotized areas and a sclerotized projecting orifice (Balachowsky, 1959a).
Structure: Adult female is oval and completely enclosed in white sac (Balachowsky, 1959a).
General Remarks: Most detailed description and illustration by Balachowsky (1959a).