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Andaspis citricola is now Lepidosaphes citricola (Young & Hu, 1981) (Diaspididae: Lepidosaphes)

Andaspis citricola Young & Hu 1981a: 219. Type data: CHINA: Yunnan, Xishuangbanna, on Citrus grandis, 12/12/1973. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Shanghai: Shanghai Institute of Entomology, China; accepted valid name Illustr.
Lepidosaphes citricola (Young & Hu, 1981); Normark, et al. 2019: 51. change of combination

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

YoungHu1981a: pp.215 ( Adult (F) ) [Species of Andaspis] Key as: Andaspis citricola

Systematics: This species is close to Lepidosaphes viticis from which it is distinct by having a group of ducts on the outside of anterior spiracle, by having gland tubercle in the rear of posterior spiracle, and by the shape of the pygidial lobes etc. (Young & Hu, 1981a).
Structure: Adult female fusiform, 1.01-1.33mm in length, broadest about the 1st abdominal segment, .60-.71mm in width. Head rather sparsely strewn with granulations (Young & Hu, 1981a).
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Young & Hu (1981a).