Valid Names Results

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

Nomenclatural History

• Andaspis xishuanbannae Young & Hu 1981a: 220. Type data: CHINA: Yunnan, Xishuangbanna, unknown host, 11/12/1973. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Shanghai: Shanghai Institute of Entomology, China; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Lepidosaphes xishuanbannae (Young & Hu, 1981); Normark, et al. 2019: 62. change of combination

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

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

Remarks

• Systematics: This species is similar to Lepidosaphes takahashii, but differs by the absence of deep lateral incision between pro- and mesothorax, by 2nd lobes not bilobulate, and by the shape of pygidial lobes and their sclerotized bars (Young & Hu, 1981a).
• Structure: Adult female fusiform, 1.26mm long, broadest about the 1st abdominal segment, 0.81mm wide (Young & Hu, 1981a).
• General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Young & Hu (1981a).

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