Species Megacoccus tasmaniensis Kosztarab & Kennedy, 1971
- Megacoccus tasmaniensis Kosztarab, M. & Kennedy, A.D. 1971. Megacoccus tasmaniensis, a new genus and species of scale insect (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Eriococcidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America 64: 343-346 [343].
Type data:
Holotype NHM-UK Adult ♀, AUSTRALIA: Tasmania.
Distribution
States
Tasmania
Ecological Descriptors
Sap-feeder.
STRUCTURE
Body large and oval (see Kosztarab, M. & Kennedy, A.D. 1971. Megacoccus tasmaniensis, a new genus and species of scale insect (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Eriococcidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America 64: 343–346).
GENERAL
Most detailed description and illustration by Kosztarab, M. & Kennedy, A.D. 1971. Megacoccus tasmaniensis, a new genus and species of scale insect (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Eriococcidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America 64: 343–346.
SYSTEMATICS
Slide mounted adult female with: enlarged setae absent; legs and antennae reduced; tubular ducts of 2 sizes forming cluster at posterior end of abdomen; anal ring with numerous setae and pores (see Kosztarab, M. & Kennedy, A.D. 1971. Megacoccus tasmaniensis, a new genus and species of scale insect (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Eriococcidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America 64: 343–346).
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Jun-2024 | COCCOIDEA | 13-Dec-2023 | MODIFIED | Dr Vivian Sandoval (ABRS) |
| 21-Nov-2012 | 01-May-2014 | MODIFIED | ||
| 29-Jun-2012 | 29-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |