Valid Names Results

Finaspis distincta (Hall, 1929) (Diaspididae: Finaspis)

Lepidosaphes distincta Hall 1929a: 375-376. Type data: ZIMBABWE: Mazoe, on Zizyphus jujuba, 18/01/1928. Syntypes, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name Illustr.
Pygalataspis distincta (Hall, 1929); Lindinger 1932f: 202. change of combination
Finaspis distincta (Hall, 1929); Hall 1946a: 517. change of combination

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Structure: Puparium of adult female very elongate and narrow, broadening only very slightly posteriorly. Larval exuviae elongate with sides subparallel and rounded at either extremity; dark purplish brown. Nymphal exuviae much the same color as larval exuviae but sometimes paler, always purplish brown at posterior extremity and covered by a film of secretionary matter which completely obscures the color. Ventral scale poorly developed, remaining attached to host, 2.0-2.25 long and 0.4-0.5 mm wide. Male puparium the same shape as female, but smaller, exuviae dark reddish brown. Adult female very elongate with sides subparallel (Hall, 1929a).
General Remarks: Best description and illustration by Hall (1929a).