Valid Names Results
Kermes flavus Liu in Liu & Shi, 1995 (Kermesidae: Kermes)Nomenclatural History
- Kermes flavus Liu in Liu & Shi 1995: 157-158. Type data: CHINA: Yunnan, Simao County, on Castanea mollissima, 20/04/1988, by M. Xue & J. Sun. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Shandong: Department of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Shandong Province, China; accepted valid name Notes: Paratypes in SFAZ, BMNH and IEBC. Illustr.
Common Names
Ecological Associates
Hosts:
Families: 1 | Genera: 1
- Fagaceae
- Castanea mollissima | LiuSh1995
Geographic Distribution
Countries: 1
- China
- Yunnan | LiuSh1995
Keys
- LiuSh1995: pp.158 ( Adult (F) ) [Young adult females of Chinese Kermes]
Remarks
- Systematics: The adult Kermes flavus resembles K. taishanensis, K. shastensis and K. orientalis (Liu & Shi, 1995).
- Structure: Adult female body is spherical, bright yellow, smooth and has a whitish waxy secretory material and two waxy thread curls at the anal area. Young adult female is circular and light yellow. First instar elongate oval and light red (Liu & Shi, 1995).
- General Remarks: Best description and illustration by Liu & Shi (1995).
