Valid Names Results

Hockiana insolitus Richard, 1976 (Stictococcidae: Hockiana)

Nomenclatural History

• Hockiana insolitus Richard 1976: 663. Type data: TANZANIA: Ardai, on Acacia drepanolobium, 09/11/1966, by B. Hocking. Holotype, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Notes: Paratypes in BMNH and MNHN. Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Associates:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

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

Remarks

• Systematics: Hockiana insolitus can be told from other stictococcid species by the absence of pentalocular glands on its dorsal surface. It also has many geminated glands (Richard, 1976).
• Structure: Adult female body globulous, half-spherical, strongly convex, generally as long as broad. Dorsal surface covered with many well-developed geminated glands, smaller pores with convex tubercules and short scattered silks (Richard, 1976).
• General Remarks: Best description and illustration by Richard (1976).

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