Valid Names Results

Cryptoripersia loweri (Brookes, 1976) (Pseudococcidae: Cryptoripersia)

Nomenclatural History

Chorizococcus loweri Brookes 1976: 424. Type data: AUSTRALIA: South Australia, Mitchelville, on subterranean stem of undetermined host. Holotype, female, Type depository: Canberra: Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO Entomology, Australia; accepted valid name Illustr.
Cryptoripersia loweri (Brookes, 1976); Williams 1985: 102. change of combination

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Aizoaceae

Disphyma clavellatum | BenDov1994 Willia1985

Geographic Distribution

Countries: 1

Australia

South Australia | BenDov1994 Brooke1976 Willia1985

Keys

Willia1985: pp.102 ( Adult (F) ) [Australia]
Brooke1976: pp.421 ( Adult (F) ) [Australia]

Remarks

Biology: Occurring on the subterranean stems and roots of its host plants.
General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Brookes (1977).

Illustrations

Citations

BenDov1994: catalog, 109
Brooke1976: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 424, 425
Willia1985: distribution, host, taxonomy, 102