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Chionaspis sterculiae Laing, 1932 (Diaspididae: Chionaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Chionaspis sterculiae Laing 1932: 62. Type data: ZAIRE: Lopori, on Sterculia ?elegantiflora, ?/05/1927, by Hutch. & Dalz. Syntypes, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name Illustr.

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Families: 1 | Genera: 1

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Remarks

• Systematics: Chionaspis sterculiae is closely related to Rolaspis chaetachmae Brain, which has median lobes more widely separated, the duplex lateral pair more strongly developed and does not have the series of distinctive tubercles on the thoracic and first abdominal regions (Laing, 1932).
• General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Laing (1932).

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