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Spilococcus ceanothi McKenzie, 1967 (Pseudococcidae: Spilococcus)

Nomenclatural History

Spilococcus ceanothi McKenzie 1967: 419. Type data: U.S.A.: California, Nevada County, Nevada City, on Ceanothus prostratus. Holotype, female, Type depository: Davis: The Bohart Museum of Entomology, University of California, California, USA; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

squawcarpet mealybug McKenz1967

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus prostratus | BenDov1994 McKenz1967
Ceanothus pumilus | BenDov1994 McKenz1967

Geographic Distribution

Countries: 1

United States

California | BenDov1994 McKenz1967

Keys

MillerMc1973: pp.523 ( Adult (F) ) [North America]
McKenz1967: pp.412 ( Adult (F) ) [U.S.A., California ]

Remarks

Biology: Occurring on the decumbent branches, crown and occassionally roots of its host plant.
General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by McKenzie (1967).

Illustrations

Citations

BenDov1994: catalog, 484
McKenz1967: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 419-421