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Myrtaspis putianensis (Tang, 1986) (Diaspididae: Myrtaspis)

Semichionaspis putianensis Tang 1986: 175-176. Type data: CHINA: Fujian Province, Suize County, Putian, on undetermined plant. Syntypes, female, Type depository: Shanxi: Entomological Institute, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China; accepted valid name Illustr.
Myrtaspis putianensis (Tang, 1986); Takagi 1999: 149. change of combination

Countries: 1

Systematics: This species is close to M. jamosicola, from which it was distinguished mainly in having fewer dorsal macroducts. The bases of the median lobes are widely separated from each other which is probably a more important difference (Takagi, 1999).
Structure: Female scales elongate, fusiform, white. Male scales tricarinated. Body of adult female fusiform, 0.83-0.93 mm long. Mesothorax much less broadened. Gland tubercles present on the 1st abdominal segment (Tang, 1986).
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Tang (1986).