Valid Names Results

Praelongorthezia sarcobati (Morrison, 1952) (Ortheziidae: Praelongorthezia)

Nomenclatural History

• Orthezia sarcobati Morrison 1952: 45-47. Type data: UNITED STATES: Utah, Kanesville, on Sarcobatus vermiculatus, 17/09/1938, by G.F. Knowlton. Holotype, female, by original designation accepted valid name Notes: Seven paratypes are at UCDC (Miller et al., 1973). There are 2 paratype slides in USNM. Illustr.
• Praelongorthezia sarcobati (Morrison, 1952); Kozár 2004: 423. change of combination

Common Names

• sacrobatus ensign scale Gill1993

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Kozar2004: pp.382 ( Adult (F) ) [Key to the species of Praelongorthezia]
• Gill1993: pp.75 ( Adult (F) ) [Field key to California Ortheziidae]
• Gill1993: pp.77 ( Adult (F) ) [Morphological key to California Ortheziidae]
• Morris1952: pp.7 ( Adult (F) ) [Species in the Praelonga group of Orthezia]

Remarks

• Structure: Adult female is very stout elliptical. Ovisac band broad throughout (Morrison, 1952).
• General Remarks: Original description and illustration by Morrison (1952). Change of combination, redescription and illustration by Kozár (2004).

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