Planococcus bengkuluensis, 2024

Zarkani, Agustin, Fauzi, Ariffatchur, Apriyanto, Dwinardi & Kaydan, Mehmet Bora, 2024, A new species of Planococcus Ferris (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha, Pseudococcidae) from Indonesia, Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 10 (2), pp. 231-242 : 234-238

Key to adult female Planococcus found in southern Asia (adapted from Williams 2004).

1 Multilocular disc pores present on dorsum. .................................................................................................... 2

— Multilocular disc pores absent from dorsum. .................................................................................................. 3

2 Dorsal multilocular disc pores distributed on submedial abdominal segments IV–VI; and ventral multilocular disc pores distributed in abdominal segments III˗VIII only. Dorsal oral collar tubular ducts present sparsely distributed on submedial abdominal segments IV–VI. Ventral oral collar tubular ducts present on margins of head, thorax and abdomen. Translucent pores present abundantly on anterior and posterior surfaces of hind coxa as well as on posterior surface of hind tibia, about 60– 152 pores. ...................................................................................... bengkuluensis Zarkani & Kaydan sp. nov.

— Dorsal and ventral multilocular disc pores present sparsely distributed on thorax and abdomen. Dorsal oral collar tubular ducts present in small marginal groups on abdominal segments VI and VII. Ventral oral collar tubular ducts present on abdominal margins and pro-thorax only. Translucent pores present a few on anterior and posterior surfaces of hind coxa as well as on posterior surface of hind tibia. ................................................................................................................ bagmaticus Williams, 2004

3 Ventral oral collar tubular ducts absent entirely from head and thorax. .................................................... 4

— Ventral oral collar tubular ducts present at least on thorax, even if only a few present medially, often present on margins. ............................................................................................................................................. 7

4 Dorsal setae knobbed at apex. Ventral multilocular disc pores absent from abdominal segment V. .......... 5

— Dorsal setae not knobbed at apex. Ventral multilocular disc pores present on abdominal segment V. ..... 6

5 Circulus absent. Discoidal pores on medial area of dorsum, larger than trilocular pores. Cisanal setae slightly longer than anal ring setae. ............................................ philippinensis Ezzat & McConnell, 1956

— Circulus present. Discoidal pores on medial area of dorsum smaller than trilocular pores. Cisanal setae slightly shorter than anal ring setae. .................................................... dendrobii Ezzat & McConnell, 1956

6 Dorsum of each anal lobe with heavily sclerotized area occupying most of lobe. Ventral oral collar tubular ducts present single on margins of abdominal segment VI. ...... bambusifolii (Takahashi, 1951)

— Dorsum of each anal lobe either membranous or at most with small weakly sclerotized area. Ventral oral collar tubular ducts on margins of abdominal segment VI present in groups. ............................................... ................................................................................................................................. dischidiae (Takahashi, 1951)

7 Some head cerarii, in addition to ocular pair, each with more than 2 conical setae, or some cerarii on head, thorax or anterior abdominal segments, with paired long, flagellate setae; sometimes cerarii each with 1 conical seta and 1 long flagellate seta. ................................................................................................. 8

— All head and thoracic cerarii, each with 2 conical setae, except for ocular pair (C 3) occasionally each with 3 setae. Sometimes conical setae flagellate at tips only. ...................................................................... 10

8 All cerarii with conical setae. Multilocular disc pores present on venter of thorax. Dorsal setae short, at most 20 μm long. ............................................................................................................... japonicus Cox, 1989

— One or more cerarii containing 1 or 2 long, flagellate setae. Multilocular disc pores absent from venter of thorax. Dorsal setae at least 60 μm long. ...................................................................................................... 9

9 Multilocular disc pores present on margins or submarginal areas of abdominal segments. Some cerarii on anterior abdominal segments and thorax without conical setae, containing long flagellate setae only. ............................................................................................................................. mimosae Williams, 2004

— Multilocular disc pores usually absent from margin and submargin of abdominal segments (occasionally 1 or 2 present). If any cerarii present with both conical setae replaced by long flagellate setae, these are on the head. ...................................................................... lilacinus (Cockerell, 1905) in part

10 Multilocular disc pores present on margins of abdominal segments event if only 1 or 2 present on each segment. ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

— Multilocular disc pores absent from margins of abdominal segments entirely except for an occasional pore. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15

11 Dorsal oral collar tubular ducts present in groups of 2−5 next to some abdominal cerarii. Dorsal setae usually with swollen bases. Multilocular disc pores on ventral margins of abdominal segments sparse.. .................................................................................................................................... kraunhiae (Kuwana, 1902)

— Dorsal oral collar tubular ducts if present in dorsum, located singly next to some abdominal cerarii. Dorsal setae normal, not with noticeable swollen bases. Multilocular disc pores on ventral margins of abdominal segments usually fairly numerous and conspicuous. ............................................................... 12

12 Venter of head with 0–4 oral collar tubular ducts. Longest dorsal seta on medial area of abdominal segments VI or VII 25–50 μm long. Medial ventral area of abdominal segment VII often with single row of multilocular disc pores. Cerarian setae on head and thorax sometimes with flagellate tips. Translucent pores sometimes present on hind femora. Venter of abdominal segments II and III each usually with 1 or 2 marginal multilocular disc pores. ................................................ ficus (Signoret, 1875)

— Venter of head with 0–35 oral collar tubular ducts. Longest dorsal seta on medial area of abdominal segments VI or VII 13–35 μm long. Medial ventral area of abdominal segment VII with single or double row of multilocular disc pores. Cerarian setae on head and thorax always conical. Translucent pores never present on hind femora. Venter of abdominal segments II and III without marginal multilocular disc pores. .................................................................................................................................... 13

13 Venter of head with 14–35 oral collar tubular ducts and/or thorax with total of 7–30 ducts near eighth pair of cerarii (C 8). Ventral ducts on head and next to 8 th pair of cerarii totalling 15–50. ........................... ....................................................................................................................................... citri ( Risso, 1813) in part

— Venter of head with 0–13 oral collar tubular ducts. Thorax with total of 0–6 ducts next to eighth of pair cerarii (C 8). Ventral ducts on head and next to C 8 totaling 0–18. ................................................................ 14

14 Ratio of lengths of hind tibia + tarsus to trochanter + femur 1.10–1.13. Multilocular disc pores on posterior edges of abdominal segments IV–VII forming more or less single rows. ........................................ ....................................................................................................................................... citri ( Risso, 1813) in part

— Ratio of lengths of hind tibia + tarsus to trochanter + femur 1.04–1.18. Multilocular disc pores on posterior edges of abdominal segments IV–VII usually present in double rows.. minor (Maskell, 1897)

15 Most dorsal setae long and flagellate, longest seta on abdominal segment VI or VII 50–115 μm long, with or without trilocular pores associated with setal collars. .................................................................... 16

— All dorsal setae short, stiff or conical, often with 1 or more trilocular pores next to setal collars. ......... 18

16 Legs long and slender, ratio of lengths of hind tibia + tarsus to hind trochanter + femur 1.06–1.07. Many long dorsal setae present, with trilocular pores associated with setal collars.. sulawesi Cox, 1989

— Legs stout and noticeably short, ratio of lengths of hind tibia + tarsus to hind trochanter + femur 0.77–0.97. Dorsal setae without trilocular pores associated with setal collars. ......................................... 17

17 Multilocular disc pores on venter present as far forward as abdominal segment IV. At least 1 ventral oral collar tubular duct usually present beneath each postocular cerarius (C 4). (Note: occasional speciments may possess 3 conical setae in some abdominal cerarii). ... lilacinus (Cockerell, 1905) in part

— Multilocular disc pores present on venter only as far forward as abdominal segment VI. Oral collar tubular ducts on venter absent from beneath each postocular cerarius (C 4).................................................. .................................................................................................................................. tiomanensis Williams, 2004

18 Most dorsal setae conical, many as large as cerarian setae; often with trilocular pores next to setal collars. ................................................................................................................................................................. 19

— Most dorsal setae short, slender but stiff, normally narrower than cerarian setae except for occasional seta; trilocular pores either present or absent next to setal collars. ............................................................. 20

19 Dorsal setae about same size as cerarian setae, mostly with flagellate tips; some dorsal setae on thorax and midline of abdomen present in conspicuous pairs. ................................................................. litchi Cox

— Dorsal setae each usually shorter than a cerarian seta, without flagellate tips; mostly single but occasionally up to 4 conspicuous pairs present. .......................................... angkorensis (Takahashi, 1942)

20 Ventral oral collar tubular ducts present in considerable numbers in a marginal zone on head, thorax and abdomen. ............................................................................................................... bendovi Williams, 2004

— Ventral oral collar tubular ducts absent from margins of head and thorax; represented by single ducts only near abdominal margins. ................................................................................. nilgiricus Williams, 2004