Valid Names Results

Hemigymnaspis orchidicola Davidson & Miller, 1977 (Diaspididae: Hemigymnaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Hemigymnaspis orchidicola Davidson & Miller 1977: 512. Type data: VENEZUELA: on orchid leaf; collected 2.viii.1972, Miami No. 4287.. Holotype, female, Type depository: Washington: United States National Entomological Collection, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, District of Columbia, USA; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• DavidsMi1977: pp.501-502 ( Adult (F) ) [world]

Remarks

• Structure: Female cover is elongate oval, flattened, light beige, with the brown exuviae located off center (Davidson & Miller, 1977).
• Biology: Most scales were found on the upper surface of the leaf (Davidson & Miller, 1977).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Davidson & Miller (1977).

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