Valid Names Results

Murataspis megapora (Balachowsky, 1928) (Diaspididae: Murataspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Hemiberlesia megapora Balachowsky 1928a: 122. Type data: MOROCCO: Igli (Oued Saoura), Mezzer, Beni-Abbes, on branches of Tamarix articulata; collected May, 1926.. Holotype, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Parlatoreopsis megapora (Balachowsky, 1928); Lindinger 1932f: 202. change of combination
• Murataspis megaporus (Balachowsky, 1928); Balachowsky & Richardeau 1942: 101. change of combination requiring emendation of specific epithet for agreement in gender

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 2 | Genera: 2

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Balach1956: pp.130 ( Adult (F) ) [Africa]
• Balach1951: pp.562 ( Adult (F) ) [Mediterranean]
• Balach1949a: pp.165 ( Adult (F) ) [World]
• BalachRi1942: pp.102 ( Adult (F) ) [North Africa]
• Balach1928a: pp.132 ( Adult (F) ) [North Africa]

Remarks

• Structure: Illustration of scale cover by Balachowsky (1928a). Female scale circular or subcircular, diameter 0.75-1.1 mm; slightly convex; frequently embedded in the bark; exuviae central, rarely subcentral, yellow gold; secretion of the adult white, not shiny; ventral vellum poorly developed (Balachowsky, 1928a).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Balachowsky (1928a, 1949a, 1951).

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