Valid Names Results

Pseudaonidia gigantea Balachowsky, 1953 (Diaspididae: Pseudaonidia)

Nomenclatural History

• Pseudaonidia gigantea Balachowsky 1953i: 1514. Type data: GUINEA: Bena Plateau, on Parinarium excelsa.. Syntypes, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Pseudaonidia gigantean Balachowsky, 1953; Feng & Wei 2011: 173. misspelling of species epithet

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Balach1958b: pp.269 ( Adult (F) ) [Africa]

Remarks

• Structure: Illustration of scale cover by Balachowsky (1953i). Female scale circular, 3.2-4 mm in diameter; the size of the scale is exceptionally large for the Aspidiotini; slightly convex or flat; gray rusty in colour; concentric rings poorly distinct; exuviae subcentral or eccentric, small, yellow. Male scale unknown (Balachowsky, 1953i).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Balachowsky (1953i, 1958b).

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