Valid Names Results
Kermes taishanensis Hu, 1986 (Kermesidae: Kermes)Nomenclatural History
- Kermes taishanensis Hu 1986: 300-301. Type data: CHINA: Taishan and Yantai, 6-11/05/1984. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Shandong: Department of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Shandong Province, China; accepted valid name Illustr.
Common Names
Ecological Associates
Hosts:
Families: 1 | Genera: 1
Geographic Distribution
Countries: 1
Keys
- Hodgso2020: pp.153-154 ( Adult (M) ) [Kermesidae]
- LiuSh1995: pp.158 ( Adult (F) ) [Young adult females of Chinese Kermes]
- Hu1986X: pp.301 ( Adult (F) ) [Mounted young adult females]
- Hu1986X: pp.302 ( Adult (M) ) [Key to adult males]
- Hu1986X: pp.302 ( First instar ) [Key to first instars]
- Hu1986X: pp.302 ( Adult (F) ) [Key to old adult females in the field]
Remarks
- Structure: Adult female globose and very distinct. Easily separated from its congeners by covering of thick, snowy wax over the entire body. Adult male is similar to Kermes nigronotatus. First instar has a stout rob-like dorsal seta more than three times as long as wide (Hu, 1986X).
- General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Hu (1986X).
