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Andaspis hibisci (Grandpré & Charmoy, 1899) (Diaspididae: Andaspis)

Mytilaspis hibisci Grandpré & Charmoy 1899: 32. Type data: MAURITIUS: on Hibiscus sp.. Holotype, unknown, accepted valid name Notes: Type-material lost (Mamet, 1941).
Lepidosaphes hibisci (Grandpré & Charmoy, 1899); Fernald 1903b: 310. change of combination Illustr.
Andaspis hibisci (Grandpré & Charmoy, 1899); Williams 1963b: 16. change of combination Illustr.
Raoaspis hibisci (Grandpré & Charmoy, 1899); Borchsenius 1967: 729. change of combination

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: This species is very close to Andaspis punicae, but is distinguished by A. punicae having small scleroses at the basal angles of the median lobes formed from the pockets of small setae whereas in A. hibisci these sockets are normal. On the other hand a ventral mid-basal seta on the median lobe of A. punicae is normal whereas in A. hibisci the socket forms a noticeable sclerosis. The lateral sclerotized spurs of A. hibisci are, apparently, absent in A. punicae (Williams, 1963b).
Structure: Scale of adult female narrow, elongate, dark reddish brown to almost black, exuviae pale reddish brown. Male scale half the length of female scale (Williams, 1963b).
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Williams (1963b).