Valid Names Results
Duplachionaspis hova (Mamet, 1951) (Diaspididae: Duplachionaspis)Nomenclatural History
- Nelaspis hova Mamet 1951: 252-253. Type data: MADAGASCAR: Andringitra, rocaille 2.050 m, on leaf of Aloe sp., by J. Millot. Holotype, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.
- Duplachionaspis hova (Mamet, 1951); Mamet 1962: 161. change of combination
Common Names
Ecological Associates
Hosts:
Families: 1 | Genera: 1
- Asphodelaceae
- Aloe | Mamet1951
- Aloe ibitiensis | Borchs1966 Mamet1954
Geographic Distribution
Countries: 1
- Madagascar | Mamet1951
Keys
Remarks
- Systematics: Duplachionaspis hova is close to D. humilis from which is differs by the presence of more numerous dorsal pores and by the shape of the lobes (Mamet, 1951).
- Structure: Female scale white, elongate, dilated behind; exuviae terminal, larval exuviae shiny. Male scale similar to female, but smaller and not carinated. Adult female elongate, very dark to black, derm membranous (Mamet, 1951).
- General Remarks: Best description and illustration by Mamet (1951).
Illustrations
Citations
- Borchs1966: catalog, distribution, host, taxonomy, 133
- Lindin1957: taxonomy, 550
- Mamet1951: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 229, 252, 253
- Mamet1954: distribution, host, 19
- Mamet1962: distribution, host, 161
- Willia1955: distribution, taxonomy, 140