Valid Names Results

Pseudodonaspis mollyae Henderson, 2011 (Diaspididae: Pseudodonaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Pseudodonaspis mollyae Henderson 2011: 177-182. Type data: NEW ZEALAND: Nelson, Lake Sylvester, on Chionochloa australis base stems under sheath, 1/10/2005, by G.L. & R.C. Henderson. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Auckland: New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Landcare Research, New Zealand; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

• Molly’s grass scale Hender2011

Ecological Associates

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Families: 1 | Genera: 2

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Remarks

• Structure: Both upper and basal female scale covers tough, white, terminal exuvia fawn, shape of covers broad, nearly round; female body colour pale with darker pygidium margin. (Henderson, 2011)
• Biology: Hidden under leaf sheaths at base of grasses. (Henderson, 2011)
• General Remarks: Description and illustrations in Henderson, 2011.

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