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Diaspis portulacariae Williams, 1955 (Diaspididae: Diaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Diaspis portulacariae Williams 1955a: 250-251. Type data: SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Province, Salem, on Portulacaria afra, ?/08/1946, by C.J. Skead. Holotype, unknown, 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: The three pairs of prominent lobes and the small number of dorsal ducts distinguish this species from others recorded from the Ethiopian Region. The lobes are similar to those of Diaspis radicicola Ferris but the latter species has numerous dorsal ducts (Williams, 1955a).
• Structure: Scale of adult female pale buff, circular and white with the exuviae subcentral. Scale of male greyish white, sides subparallel, posterior end rounded, uncarinated (Williams, 1955a).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration by Williams (1955a).

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