Species Asterolecanium melaleucae (Maskell, 1894)
- Sphaerococcus melaleucae Maskell, W.M. 1894. Further coccid notes with descriptions of several new species and discussion of various points of interest. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 26: 65-105 [94].
Type data:
Syntype(s) NZAC ♀, Australia, New South Wales, Penhurst.Type host:
Melaleuca linariifolia [MYRTACEAE]
Generic Combinations
- Asterolecanium melaleucae (Maskell, 1894). —
Miller, D.R., Ben-Dov, Y. & Gibson, G. 1998. ScaleNet: a searchable information system on scale insects. www.sel.barc.usda.gov/scalenet/scalenet.htm.
Miscellaneous Literature Names
- Sphaerococcus acaciae melaleucae (Maskell, 1894). —
Fuller, C. 1897. Notes on Coccidae. I. Some Coccidae of Western Australia. II. Coccid Literature. Perth, Western Australia. privately published. 15 pp. [10]
Distribution
States
New South Wales
IBRA
NSW: Sydney Basin (SB)
Ecological Descriptors
Pit-gall inducer (associated flora: Melaleuca linariifolia [MYRTACEAE]).
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Jun-2024 | COCCOIDEA | 05-Jun-2024 | MODIFIED | Dr Vivian Sandoval (ABRS) |
| COCCOIDEA | 13-Mar-2018 | ADDED |