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Conchaspis vaughani Mamet, 1954 (Conchaspididae: Conchaspis)

Conchaspis vaughani Mamet 1954b: 235. Type data: MADAGASCAR: Manjakatompo, on unidentified tree.. Holotype, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.

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Structure: Scale of female almost circular, moderately convex, of somewhat hard texture, white, usually obscured by extraneous matter, without conspicuous ridges; usually occurring singly on leaves and in small masses on twigs; central boss not conspicuous. Internally the scale is pure white and nacreous; about 4 mm in diameter. Scale of male elongate, white and shiny; occurring in radially disposed elements under female scale, with posterior extremity protruding beyond margin of female scale (Mamet, 1954b).
General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Mamet (1954b).