Valid Names Results

Chimania triductus Ben-Dov, 1974 (Diaspididae: Chimania)

Nomenclatural History

• Chimania triductus Ben-Dov 1974c: 22-23. Type data: SOUTH AFRICA: Transvaal, Pretoria, Roodeplaat Dam, on Maytenus sp., by H.P.Insley.. 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

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• BenDov1974c: pp.25 ( Adult (F) ) [Key to species of Chimania]

Remarks

• Systematics: Slide-mounted adult female with 3 pairs of pygidial macroducts, several microducts on thorax, 1 pair 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 end of scale cover; adult female pupillarial.
• General Remarks: Good description and illustration by Ben-Dov (1974c).

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