The puparia of this insect are frequently covered by a species of torulaceous (?) fungus which spreads over the leaf they are on in a thin, brown sheet.
27. Fiorinia grossulariæ, Maskell.
N.Z. Trans., Vol. XVI., 1883, p. 123.
Female puparium irregularly oval, being formed chiefly by the second pellicle, with a narrow edge of fibrous secretion; length, about 1/20in.
Adult female elongated; segmented; the cephalic end slightly prolonged into a compressed cylinder. Segments bearing at the edge three sharp spines. The edge of the abdominal segment is much broken by serrations, and ends in two broadish median lobes, with two smaller lobes on each side. Several sharp, long spines are set in pairs along the serrated edge. Five groups of spinnerets, the three upper forming a continuous arch. Colour of insect, dark-grey.
Adult male and puparium unknown.
Habitat—On gooseberries, Amberley, Canterbury.
A doubtful species.
28. Fiorinia minima, Maskell.
N.Z. Trans., Vol. XVI., 1883, p. 122.