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Melanaspis bolivari Balachowsky, 1959 (Diaspididae: Melanaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Melanaspis bolivari Balachowsky 1959: 360. Type data: COLOMBIA: Magdalena, Santa Marta, Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, on Quercus ilex.. Syntypes, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.

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Families: 1 | Genera: 1

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Remarks

• Structure: Illustration of female scale cover by Balachowsky (1959). Female scale circular, 2-2.2 mm in diameter; colour black, matt; exuviae black. Male scale suboval; colour similar to that of female, but lighter (Balachowsky, 1959).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Balachowsky (1959).

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