Valid Names Results
Chimania natalensis Ben-Dov, 1974 (Diaspididae: Chimania)Nomenclatural History
- Chimania natalensis Ben-Dov 1974c: 21-22. Type data: SOUTH AFRICA: Natal, Lower Mkuze, on Maytenus sp., 3/3/1972, by Y. Ben-Dov. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Pretoria: South African National Collection of Insects, South Africa; accepted valid name Illustr.
Common Names
Ecological Associates
Hosts:
Families: 1 | Genera: 1
- Celastraceae
- Maytenus | BenDov1974c
Geographic Distribution
Countries: 1
- South Africa | BenDov1974c
Keys
- BenDov1974c: pp.25 ( Adult (F) ) [Key to species of Chimania]
Remarks
- Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female with 4 pairs of pygidial macroducts, no microducts on thorax, 2 pairs of gland spines, and perivulvar pores in 5 groups.
- Structure: Female scale narrow and elongate; reddish brown; second instar exuviae covered by thin layer of transparent wax; first instar exuviae brown; first exuviae at anterior apex of cover; adult female pupillarial (Ben-Dov, 1974c).
- General Remarks: Good description and illustration by Ben-Dov (1974c).
Illustrations
Citations
- BenDov1974c: description, distribution, host, illustration, 21-22
