Valid Names Results

Pinnaspis simplior Takagi, 2003 (Diaspididae: Pinnaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Pinnaspis simplior Takagi 2003: 80-81. Type data: PHILIPPINES: Luzon, Albay, Guinobatan, Banao.. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Los Banos: Entomological Museum, Museum of Natural History, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna, Luzon, Philippines; accepted valid name

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Families: 1 | Genera: 1

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Remarks

• Systematics: Similar to Pinnaspis serrulata [2.5.1] especially in having enlarged serrate median trullae, but differing in having a single marginal macroduct on each ofabd V and VI as well as on abd VII (Takagi, 2003)
• Biology: Females occurring on the lower surface of the leaves, burrowing under the tomentum, the presence of a female being suggested by a slight swelling on the tomentum; tests white. No male tests found on the leaves. (Takagi, 2003)
• General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration in Takagi, 2003.

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