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Paraleucaspis halli (Mamet, 1940) (Diaspididae: Paraleucaspis)

Pseudoleucaspis halli Mamet 1940: 70. Type data: MAURITIUS: Le Pouce Mt., on leaves of an indigenous plant, 02/11/1938, by R. Mamet. Holotype, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.
Paraleucaspis halli (Mamet, 1940); Mamet 1954: 70. change of combination

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Systematics: Paraleucaspis halli is separated from Pseudoleucaspis based on the duplex 2nd pair of lobes and the presence of well-developed tubular pores on the pygidial margin of the nymphal exuviae (Mamet, 1940).
Structure: Female scale elongate, narrow, straight, transparent, showing the black nymphal exuviae underneath it, white, glassy, somewhat convex where the nymphal exuvia is situtated, the rest being flattish. Larval exuviae pale golden, shiny, situated at the anterior extremity of the scale and projecting beyond its margin, 0.4-0.5 mm wide, 1.3-1.9 mm long. Male scale dull yellowish, translucent. Median area convex; submarginal area and posterior area flattish, dilated behind; larval exuviae shiny, darker, situated at anterior extremity of scale and projecting beyond, 0.7-0.9 mm wide, 1.6-1.9 mm long. Adult female completely enclosed in nymphal exuviae, elongate, flatly rounded in front, sharply pointed behind, broadest across the abdominal segments (Mamet, 1940).
Biology: Paraleucaspis halli was collected at an elevation of 2661 feet (Mamet, 1940).
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Mamet (1940).