Valid Names Results

Aulacaspis cupulifera Takagi, 2012 (Diaspididae: Aulacaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Aulacaspis cupulifera Takagi 2012: 118-119. Type data: JAPAN; Ryukyu Islands; Tokuno-Sima, on Neolistea aciculata, 11/07/1989-11/11/1989. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Mexico: Coleccion Entomologica, Instituto de Biologia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico; Sapporo: Entomological Institute, Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Japan; accepted valid name Illustr.

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Families: 1 | Genera: 1

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Remarks

• Systematics: Similar to Aulacaspis yabunikkei and A. cylicophora. Different from A. yabunikkei by the presence of cupulae. Different from A. cylicophora by presence of one submedial macroduct on each side of the sixth segment, more pores associated with the anterior spiracles, and fewer dorsal macroducts and perivulvar pores. (Takagi2012)
• Biology: Takagi (2012) suggests that the cupulae function as a sucking organ which may help the prosoma stay in it's proper position as a pivot for rotative movement.
• General Remarks: Detailed illustrations and description of adult and immature female by Takagi (2012)

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