Valid Names Results

Brevennia nigeriensis (Williams, 1961) (Pseudococcidae: Brevennia)

Nomenclatural History

Heterococcus nigeriensis Williams 1961: 671. Type data: NIGERIA: Samaru, on guineacorn (Sorghum vulgare). Holotype, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name Illustr.
Brevennia (Brevennia) nigeriensis (Williams, 1961); Miller 1975DR: 49. change of combination

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 5

Poaceae

Chloris pycnothrix | BenDov1994 Harris1961
Cynodon dactylon | BenDov1994 Harris1961
Pennisetum glaucum | BenDov1994 Harris1961 | (= Pennisetum typhoides)
Sorghum bicolor | BenDov1994 Willia1961 | (= Sorghum vulgare)
Zea mays | BenDov1994 Harris1961

Geographic Distribution

Countries: 1

Nigeria | BenDov1994 Willia1961

Keys

Willia1970DJ: pp.114 ( Adult (F) ) [World]

Remarks

Biology: Occurring between the stem and leaf sheath.
Economic Importance: Causes severe distortion of the host plant's leaves and stems given by Harris (1961).
General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Williams (1961).

Illustrations

Citations

BenDov1994: catalog, 192, 193
Harris1961: distribution, economic importance, host, 677-684
Miller1975DR: taxonomy, 49
Willia1961: description, distribution, host, taxonomy, 671-673