Valid Names Results

Aspidiotus philippinensis Velasquez, 1971 (Diaspididae: Aspidiotus)

Nomenclatural History

• Aspidiotus philippinensis Velasquez 1971: 104. Type data: PHILIPPINES: Luzon, Laguna, Luisiana, on Pandanus tectorius; collected by M.P. Mariano.. Holotype, unknown, Type depository: Los Banos: Entomological Museum, Museum of Natural History, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna, Luzon, Philippines; accepted valid name

Common Names

• Pandan scale Velasq1971
• pandan scale Velasq1971

Ecological Associates

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Families: 1 | Genera: 1

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Remarks

• Systematics: Lit & Rimando (1993) discussed the status and depository of the type series.
• Structure: Female scale circular, slightly convex, moderately thin, soft, brown; 05-2 mm in diameter; exuviae circular, lighter than the rest of the scale. Male unknown (Velasquez, 1971).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Velasquez (1971).

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