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Eriococcus aconeae Henderson, 2006 (Eriococcidae: Eriococcus)

Eriococcus aconeae Henderson 2006: 39-40. Type data: NEW ZEALAND: Christchurch, Riccarton Bush on Pittosporum eugenioides, 9/26/1997 by R.C. Henderson. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Auckland: New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Landcare Research, New Zealand; accepted valid name Illustr.

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Hender2006: pp.38-39 ( Adult (F) ) [Revised key to genera of Eriococcidae in New Zealand (adult females) Modified from Hoy (1962)]

Systematics: It is morphologically closest to Eriococcus parvulus Hoy but differs in the shape of the anal lobes (short, broadly based with truncate apex in E. parvulus), absence of dorsal macroducts on ventral margins, and presence of a denticle on the claw. (Henderson, 2006)
Structure: Female pink. Diagnostic features are the very small size, the very small dorsal and marginal setae, the small almost membranous anal lobes and the 3rd antennal segment not longer than any other segment. (Henderson, 2006)
Biology: In pit with <10 eggs, 1-3 females in associated group of pit galls, gall opening on underside of leaves and covered with a small tent of brownish, felted covering. (Henderson, 2006)
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Henderson (2006).