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Greeniella ramosa Williams, 1960 (Diaspididae: Greeniella)

Greeniella ramosa Williams 1960d: 153. Type data: MALAYSIA: Malaya, Bukit Mertajam, on Myristica fragrans; collected 18.VI.1927.. Holotype, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name Illustr.

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Structure: Scale composed of exuviae of second stage female enclosing adult female, ovoid but with anterior end more or less straight and with a small triangular shaped lobe projecting from posterior edge, becoming hard and slightly convex; colour pale orange; exuviae of first stage dark brown, situated toward anterior end. Male scale not seen (Williams, 1960d).
Biology: Occurring on the under surfaces of the leaves and with the anterior ends touching the midribs (Williams, 1960d).
General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Williams (1960d).