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Nanokermes iselini (Baer & Kosztarab, 1981) (Kermesidae: Nanokermes)

Nomenclatural History

• Kermes iselini Baer & Kosztarab 1981: 226. Type data: UNITED STATES: New Mexico, Otero County, 15 miles north of El Paso gap, on Quercus mohriana, 15/06/1976, by W.A. Iselin. Holotype, immature, by original designation Type depository: Washington: United States National Entomological Collection, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, District of Columbia, USA; accepted valid name
• Nanokermes iselini (Baer & Kosztarab, 1981); Bullington & Kosztarab 1985: 94-97. change of combination Illustr.

Common Names

• Iselin's kermes BullinKo1985

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• BaerKo1985: pp.230 ( Immature (F) ) [Kermes first instars] Key as: Kermes iselini
• BaerKo1985: pp.142 ( First instar ) [First instars of Nearctic Nanokermes]
• BaerKo1985: pp.143 ( Adult (F) ) [Second instar females of Nearctic Kermesidae]
• BullinKo1985: pp.88 ( Adult (F) ) [Adult female Nanokermes]
• BaerKo1981: pp.230 ( First instar ) [First instars of the Kermes pubescens group]

Remarks

• Systematics: Nanokermes iselini is distinguishable by the mid-dorsum with about 1000 type II tubular ducts distributed evenly and densely on it; the anterior spiracular furrow absent; 4 setae in each dorsal submedial row; and the anal plate small, narrow and indistinct (Bullington & Kosztarab, 1985).
• Structure: Adult female spheroidal, completely covered with short clear strands of wax and uniformly dark yellowish brown in color (Bullington & Kosztarab, 1985).
• General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Bullington & Kosztarab (1985). Baer & Kosztarab (1985) described and illustrated first instar and second instar female.

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