Valid Names Results

Ischnaspis tecleae Ben-Dov, 1974 (Diaspididae: Ischnaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Ischnaspis tecleae Ben-Dov 1974: 27-28. Type data: SOUTH AFRICA: Transvaal, Wyllie's Poort, on Teclea natalensis, 14/06/1972, by Y. Ben-Dov. Holotype, female, Type depository: Pretoria: South African National Collection of Insects, South Africa; accepted valid name Notes: Paratypes in SANC, BMNH, USNM. Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Matile1982: pp.68 ( ) [Key to species of Ischnaspis]
• BenDov1974: pp.28 ( ) [Key to sepcies of Ischnaspis]

Remarks

• Structure: Female scale black, except for the anterior yellowish apex, which incorporates the exuviae, narrow and elongate, 1.0-1.25 mm long and 0.2-0.35 mm wide. Adult female narrow and elongate, membranous. Median dorsal area of pygidium with a reticulated pattern surrounding the anal opening. Two pairs of pygidial lobes present (Ben-Dov, 1974).
• General Remarks: Best description and illustration by Ben-Dov (1974).

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