A taxonomic revision of the mealybug genus Ferrisia fullaway (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), with descriptions of eight new species and a new genus

Gullan, Penny JKaydan, M.B.2015-12-101175-5326http://hdl.handle.net/1885/69196The mealybug genus Ferrisia Fullaway is revised to include 18 species, based on morphological and molecular data. We distinguish the widespread pest species F. virgata (Cockerell) from morphologically similar species and provide a revised description andKeywords: Dactylopius; Ferrisia; Ferrisia malvastra; Ferrisia terani; Ferrisia virgata; Hemiptera; Magnolia; Magnoliaceae; Pitcairnia; Pseudococcidae Pest; Pseudoferrisia; Striped mealybugA taxonomic revision of the mealybug genus Ferrisia fullaway (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), with descriptions of eight new species and a new genus20122016-02-24