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Bugandacoccus Hodgson, 2021 (Coccidae)

Bugandacoccus Hodgson 2021: 63. Type species: Ceronema gowdeyi Newstead by original designation . accepted valid name

Systematics: Bugandacoccus is introduced to take Ceronema gowdeyi, now Bungandacoccus gowdeyi (Newstead). In having no dorsal setae and in secreting a glassy test, Bugandacoccus would seem to fit into the glassy scales (Cardiococcinae). However, the presence of dorsal tubular ducts precludes this, so its subfamily placement is uncertain. The arrangement of the dorsal pores in a polygonal arrangement, the absenceof dorsal setae, the placement of some dorsal tubercles medially, the presence of tubular ducts throughout the venter, and presence of pocket-like tubercles submarginally on the dorsum immediately separates this genus from other genera. (Hodgson, 2021)
Structure: Test of adult made of opaque, white, glassy wax, divided into large, polygonal plates. Body rather flat. When mature, adult occupying just anterior part of test; posterior part of test filled with ova and cast skins. (Hodgson, 2021)
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration in Hodgson, 2021.