Hempelicoccus alba González

Hempelicoccus alba González, in González et al. 2015: 2 –3.

Material examined. Holotype: Argentina, Santiago del Estero, Fernández (27°55'27" S, 63°53'28" W), -/12/2013, on Prosopis alba, Riquelme, Santadino & Ansa cols. 1 (2) IFML . Paratypes: 2 (2) with same collection data (IFML).

Diagnosis. Slide-mounted adult female with groups of microtubular ducts types A and B on both surfaces. Marginal setae undifferentiated from dorsal setae. Frontal lobes present; anal lobe with 3 or 4 dorsal setae (González et al. 2015).

Observations. The samples came from a commercial “carob” nursery, where H. alba forms groups of 20–30 individuals without causing damage (Fig. 6–7).

Distribution. Argentina, Neotropical region, Chaco subregion, Chaco province.