Valid Names Results

Parastictococcus mutatus Richard, 1976 (Stictococcidae: Parastictococcus)

Nomenclatural History

• Parastictococcus mutatus Richard 1976: 660-661. Type data: NIGERIA: Idiayunre, on Theobroma cacao, 17/04/1963, by R.G. Donald; Agege, same host, 22/02/1912, by A.D. Peacock. Holotype, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Notes: Paratypes in MNHN and BMNH. Richard (1976) does not specify from which locality or on which date the holotype was collected. Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Richar1976: pp.668 ( Adult (F) ) [Key to species of Parastictococcus]

Remarks

• Systematics: Parastictococcus mutatus is an intermediate species between P. gowdeyi and P. hargreavesi, but it is closer to the latter in the fringe of spines on the circumference (Richard, 1976).
• Structure: Adult female body longer than wide. Submarginal region of dorsal surface with a crown of denticulate spines mixed with hair-like spines of various lengths (Richard, 1976).
• General Remarks: Best description and illustration by Richard (1976).

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