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Gall-inducing Scale Insect

Apiomorpha conica

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This specialized bug has no wings, no eyes and hardly even legs.
Woody gall dissection revealing female coccid bug which spends her whole life inside this gall.

Habitat:

Gall formations are produced on gum twigs.

Notes:

Family = Eriococcidae

Reference Links:

Gall-inducing Scale Insect - Family Eriococcidae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
MartinL
Apiomorpha conica http://agspsrv34.agric.wa.gov.au/Ento/images/A_conica(Hem).jpg
MartinL
It's hard to find info on these. They are complex and diverse. I've one spotting that I've never even seen another picture of... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7837069 Try this site for some information http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_softbugs/Eriococcidae.htm
DuartePessoa
Where can i found more information about this amazing bug ?
MartinL
Bizarre life aright. But the females live for two years and males much shorter. I think this woody one is old because the gall is dry and the insect is dark and withered, rather than plump. The younger healthy one looks like this; http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8190927
Mark Ridgway
Fabulous set martin. Almost feel sad for these females. Bizarre life.

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