Laminicoccus Explained

Laminicoccus is a genus of mealy-bugs belonging to the family Pseudococcidae.^[1] The genus was first described in 1960 by Williams.^{[1] [2]}

Species of this genus are found in both Australia and New Zealand.^[3]

Species

The Encyclopedia of Life lists six species:^[4]

• Laminicoccus asteliae Cox 1987
• Laminicoccus eastopi Cox 1987
• Laminicoccus flandersi Williams 1985
• Laminicoccus pandani (Cockerell 1895) (Mealybug)
• Laminicoccus pandanicola (Takahashi 1939)
• Laminicoccus vitiensis (Green & Laing 1924)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Australian Faunal Directory: Genus Laminicoccus Williams, 1960. 2022-01-11. biodiversity.org.au. en.
2. Williams, D.J. 1960. The Pseudococcidae (Coccoidea: Homoptera) of the Solomon Islands. Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology 8: 387-430 [402]
3. Web site: Laminicoccus Williams, 1960. 2022-01-11. www.gbif.org. en.
4. Web site: Laminicoccus - Encyclopedia of Life. 2022-01-11. eol.org.