Valid Names Results

Leptodiaspis nigra Takagi, 2011 (Diaspididae: Leptodiaspis)

Nomenclatural History

Leptodiaspis nigra Takagi 2011: 44-45. Type data: INDIA: Kerala, Thekkady, Periyar Tiger Reserve, on Cinnomomum malabatrum 12/20/1978, by S. Tekagi. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Sapporo: Entomological Institute, Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Japan; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Lauraceae

Cinnamomum malabatrum | Takagi2011
Cinnamomum verum | Takagi2011

Geographic Distribution

Countries: 1

India

Kerala | Takagi2011

Keys

Remarks

Biology: Female tests occurring on the lower surface of leaves, closely along veins; black, slender with lateral margins parallel or nearly so; exuvial casts terminal. (Takagi, 2011)
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustrations in Takagi, 2011.

Illustrations

Citations

Takagi2011: description, distribution, host, illustration, structure, taxonomy, 44-45