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Dentachionaspis pittospori (Hall, 1929) (Diaspididae: Dentachionaspis)

Chionaspis (Dinaspis) pittospori Hall 1929a: 373-374. Type data: ZIMBABWE: Sinoia, on Uapaca nitida, 21/09/1927; Banket, on Uapaca nitida, 16/07/1928; Mazoe, on Pittosporum viridiflorum, 08/11/1927. Syntypes, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name Illustr.
Dentachionaspis pittospori (Hall, 1929); Hall 1946a: 513. change of combination
Dinaspis pittospori (Hall, 1929); Hall 1946a: 512. change of combination Notes: Dentachionaspis pittospori change of combination on next page: 513.

Families: 2 | Genera: 2

Countries: 1

Systematics: Dentachionaspis pittospori differs from D. lounsburyi in the much shallower nature of the notch between the median lobes (Hall, 1946a).
Structure: Puparium of the adult female elongate, narrowed in front and broadening posteriorly, highly convex. Larval exuviae pale brown, golden brown or reddish brown, nymphal exuviae pinkish or reddish brown. Adult female elongate, but much narrowed anteriorly (Hall, 1929a).
General Remarks: Best description and illustration by Hall (1929a).