Type species:Chorizococcus wilkeyiMcKenzie by original designation.

Genus diagnosis(adapted from Williams, 2004).Body of adult female membranous, varying in shape from elongate oval with almost parallel sides, to broadly oval. With 1-5 pairs of cerarii present on posterior segments of abdomen and sometimes a pair on head also, each cerarius bearing 2 conical setae; auxiliary setae absent from cerarii anterior to anal lobe pair. Oral rim ducts, sometimes of 2 sizes, present on dorsum and frequently also on venter. Oral collar tubular ducts usually present, at least on venter; if present on dorsum, then restricted to margins. Antennae each normally with 7 or 8 segments. Legs well developed, with translucent pores usually present, at least on hind coxae. Claw normally stout, without a denticle. Tarsal digitules minutely knobbed. Multilocular disc pores present on venter, rarely found on dorsum. Circulus present or absent, when present usually divided by an intersegmental line. Anal ring normal, bearing 6 setae. Anterior and posterior ostioles present.