Valid Names Results

Hockiana hirsutus Richard, 1976 (Stictococcidae: Hockiana)

Nomenclatural History

• Hockiana hirsutus Richard 1976: 663-667. Type data: TANZANIA: Ardai, on Acacia drepanolobium, 20/05/1961, by B. Hocking. Holotype, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name Notes: Paratypes in BMNH and MNHN. Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Richar1976: pp.669 ( Adult (F) ) [Key to species of Hockiana]

Remarks

• Systematics: Hockiana hirsutus differs from H. insolitus by not being convex and in having the dorsal surface covered with numerous rigid spines (Richard, 1976).
• Structure: Adult female body not convex, 2.3-3.0 mm long and 2.3-2.9 mm wide. Dorsal surface covered with a number of denticulated and rigid spines (Richard, 1976).
• General Remarks: Best description and illustration by Richard (1976).

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