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Andaspis rutae Tang, 1986 (Diaspididae: Andaspis)

Andaspis rutae Tang 1986: 280. Type data: CHINA: Guangxi, Wuzhou, on Ruta sp. Unknown type status, unknown, Type depository: Shanxi: Entomological Institute, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China; accepted valid name Illustr.

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: This species is close to Andaspis tokyoensis, but differs from that by the dorsal ducts in different size, number and distribution, especially on the 6th abdominal segment. It is also close to A. recurrens, but is distinguishable from the latter by the basal scleroses of the median lobes and the presence of abdominal tubercles (Tang, 1986).
Structure: Scale is dark brown in color. Adult female body about .83mm long and .37mm wide. Derm is membranous except for the pygidium (Tang, 1986).
General Remarks: Description and illustration by Tang (1986).