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Multispinaspis maricoensis Munting, 1970 (Diaspididae: Multispinaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Multispinaspis maricoensis Munting 1970: 8-10. Type data: SOUTH AFRICA: Transvaal, Groot Marico, on Reullia patula, 08/12/1969, by A. Pienaar. Holotype, female, Type depository: Pretoria: South African National Collection of Insects, South Africa; accepted valid name Illustr.

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Families: 1 | Genera: 1

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Remarks

• Systematics: Multispinaspis maricoensis differs from M. monechmae in having far more dorsosubmedian ducts and by the presence of groups of ventrosubmarginal ducts on the abdominal segments (Munting, 1970).
• Structure: Female scale very broadly chionaspiform, white, 2.5 mm long. Adult female turbinate, young adults subcircular, 2.0 mm long at maturity (Munting, 1970).
• General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Munting (1970).

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