Adult females covered with a test of glassy or waxy secretion

Cryptokermitidæ.

Test hard, waxy, with single fringe

Pollinia.

Test hard, waxy, with double fringe

Asterolecanium.

None of the insects belonging to this group have as yet been reported as occurring in New Zealand.

As regards the name "Kermes" included in the foregoing list, see N.Z. Trans., Vol. XVII., 1884, p. 17.

Group IV.—COCCIDINÆ.