OF PSEUDOCOCCIDAE & ERIOCOCCIDAE 



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Metapleural ridge attenuated at the point of origin of the metapleural apophysis. Precoxal 

 ridge well developed and metasternal apophysis distinct. Metathoracic spiracle similar to the 

 mesothoracic. Metathoracic setae on each side : Metatergal setae always 3 ; metapleural setae 

 0-1(0-4). Anterior metasternal setae usually 1 and occasionally 2 (av. 1 -i) ; posterior metasternal 

 setae 0-1 (01). Metathoracic pores : One metaspiracular pore always present behind each 

 spiracle. 



Wings : 966-1120 (1036)^ long and 392-462 (420) u. wide ; with 2 alar setae and 2 minute 

 circular sensoria. Hamulohalterae 79-85 (82) jjl long and 18-21 (ig)(x wide ; with a 52-61 (55)(i 

 long apically hooked seta, i.e. the ratio lengths of seta to hamulohaltera 1 : 1-4-1-6 (1-5). 



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Fig. 31. Octococcus africanus (Brain), dorsal and ventral view. 



