Valid Names Results

Myrtaspis perseae Takagi, 2020 (Diaspididae: Myrtaspis)

Myrtaspis perseae Takagi 2020: 44. Type data: MALAYSIA: Pahang, Cameron Highlands, Mt. Jasar, (alt. 1300–1400m), on Persea sp., 10/17/1986, by S. Takagi. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Kepong: Forest Research Institute of Malaysia, Selandgor, Malaysia; accepted valid name Illustr.

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

Systematics: This species is somewhat variable in the shape and size of the median and lateral trullae, which form a continuous series of variations through the examined individuals. (Takagi, 2020)
Structure: Median trullae shorter than marginal macroducts of abd VII, thickened, set close together subbasally; basally sunken into apex of pygidium and united together by a distinct sclerosis. Second and third trullae represented by both lobules. Anterior spiracles each with a small cluster of disc pores; posterior spiracles each with a few disc pores, occasionally with none. Perivulvar disc pores moderately numerous. (Takagi, 2020)
Biology: Females were collected from the upper surface of leaves and from twigs. Males, when present, on leaves, upper surface.
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration in Takagi, 2020.

Takagi2020: biology, description, diagnosis, host, illustration, taxonomy, 44-45, 84-86