Valid Names Results

Rhizoecus cocois Williams, 1985 (Rhizoecidae: Rhizoecus)

Nomenclatural History

• Rhizoecus cocois Williams 1985d: 235. Type data: INDIA: Kerala, Kazhakootam, on roots of Cocos nucifera. Holotype, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Radicoccus cocois (Williams, 1985); Tang 1992: 52. change of combination
• Rhizoecus cocois Williams, 1985; Ben-Dov 1994: 449. revived combination (previously published)

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• KaydanKoWi2017: pp.314-315 ( Adult (F) ) [Rhizoecus from Southern Asia]
• KozarKo2007: pp.132-137 ( Adult (F) ) [world]
• Willia2004a: pp.748-750 ( Adult (F) ) [Rhizoecus species of southern Asia]
• Willia1985d: pp.234 ( Adult (F) ) [India]

Remarks

• Biology: Occurring on the roots of its host plant.
• Economic Importance: Cause discolouring of the roots at the point of feeding, these roots eventually drying up, the infested young plants showing yellowing and loss of vigour (Williams, 1985d).
• General Remarks: Description and illustation of adult female by Williams (1985d), Williams (2004a) and by Kozár & Konczné Benedicty (2007).

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