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Neoquernaspis nepalensis (Takagi in Takagi & Howell, 1977) (Diaspididae: Neoquernaspis)

Quernaspis nepalensis Takagi in Takagi & Howell 1977: 47-50. Type data: NEPAL: Bagmati Zone, Sheopuri, on Quercus semecarpifolia, 31/08/1975, by S. Takagi; Dunche, on Q. semecarpifolia, 18/09/1975, by S. Takagi; Syabru, on Q. semecarpifolia, 20/09/1975, by S. Takagi. Holotype, female, Type depository: Sapporo: Entomological Institute, Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Japan; accepted valid name Notes: It is unclear which collection group the holotype was from. Illustr.
Neoquernaspis nepalensis (Takagi in Takagi & Howell, 1977); Howell & Takagi 1981: 487. change of combination

Families: 1 | Genera: 2

Countries: 2

Structure: Female scale slender, highly convex dorsally, exuvial casts terminal, yellowish brown, with white secretion, smooth, appearing tough; whole scale attaining about 2 mm in length. Male scale with secretion white, flat and carinate. Adult female elongate, on slide about 2.2-2.4 times as long as wide and attaining about 1.6 mm in length. Cephalothorax slender, gradually broadening towards robust abdomen, free abdominal segments little or slightly lobed laterally; pygidium broad, roundish along free margin. Derm remaining membranous except for pygidium. Sclerotized submarginal dorsal bosses 1 on each of abd. i, iii and v, at times also on abd. iv. Second instar male elongate ovate. Pygidial margin ragged with sclerotized tooth-like processes (Takagi & Howell, 1977).
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Takagi & Howell (1977).