Valid Names Results

Metatachardia fukienensis Zhang, 1993 (Tachardiidae (= Kerriidae): Metatachardia)

Nomenclatural History

• Metatachardia fukienensis Zhang 1993a: 274. Type data: CHINA: Fukien Province, Nanching, on Litchi chinensis and Mallotus philipensis, host plant of holotype not indicated, 5.VI.1978, Coll. Zhang, Z. S.. Holotype, female, Type depository: Kunming: Institute of Lac, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Yunnan, China.; accepted valid name

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Ecological Associates

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Families: 2 | Genera: 2

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Remarks

• Structure: Similar to that of Metachardia hunanensis, except that the lac is much lighter in colour, being clear reddish orange. Diameter of isolated tests 2.4-3.4 mm. Male pupa resinous test cigar-like; colour reddish yellow, length 2.7-2.8 mm; width 0.7-0.8 mm (Zhang, 1993a).
• General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Zhang (1993a).

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