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Aonidiella crenata Balachowsky, 1953 (Diaspididae: Aonidiella)

Nomenclatural History

Aonidiella crenata Balachowsky 1953b: 77. Type data: CONGO: on Eriocoelum microspermum.. Syntypes, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 2 | Genera: 2

Phyllanthaceae

Cleistanthus polystachyus | Almeid1973b

Sapindaceae

Eriocoelum microspermum | Balach1953b

Geographic Distribution

Countries: 2

Angola | Almeid1973b

Zimbabwe | Balach1953b

Keys

BenDov2006: pp.55-57 ( Adult (F) ) [World (33 species)]
Balach1956: pp.25 ( Adult (F) ) [Africa]

Remarks

Structure: Female scale circular, colour uniform red; glassy aspect formed by the shiny, central exuviae; the marginal crenulations are visible beneath the scale. Ventral scale flat, white, completely sealing the scale below; 1.8-2.1 mm. Male scale unknown (Balachowsky, 1953b, 1956).
General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Balachowsky (1953b, 1956).

Illustrations

Citations

Almeid1973b: distribution, host, 8
Balach1953b: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 77-80
Balach1956: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 33-36
BenDov2006: taxonomy, 55-57
BenDovGe2003: catalog, 119
Borchs1966: catalog, 296