Prorsococcus Explained

Prorsococcus is a genus of mealybug native to Australia. The genus only contains the single species Prorsococcus acanthodus, described by Williams in 1985.[1] [2] Prorsococcus acanthodus is regularly attended by the ant Ochetellus flavipes, where they will build them shelters from predators.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Williams. D.J.. Australian mealybugs. 1985. British Museum (Natural History). London. 0-565-00953-2. 275. 1st.
  2. Web site: Department of the Environment. Genus Prorsococcus Williams, 1985. Government of Australia. 18 August 2014. Canberra. Australian Biological Resources Study (Australian Faunal Directory). 15 May 2015.
  3. Morton. S. R.. Christian. K. A.. Ecological Observations on the Spinifex Ant, Ochetellus flavipes (Kirby) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), of Australia's Northern Arid Zone. Australian Journal of Entomology. November 1994. 33. 4. 309–316. 10.1111/j.1440-6055.1994.tb01235.x. free.

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