Valid Names Results

Pseudotargionia subcorticis Ben-Dov, 1972 (Diaspididae: Pseudotargionia)

Nomenclatural History

• Pseudotargionia subcorticis Ben-Dov 1972: 309. Type data: SOUTH AFRICA: Transvaal, Mara railway station, on Combretum imberbe; collected by Y. Ben-Dov.. Holotype, female, Type depository: Pretoria: South African National Collection of Insects, South Africa; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• BenDov1974b: pp.324 ( Adult (F) ) [Africa]

Remarks

• Structure: The white scales of the females are almost concealed under the thin cork layer of the twig, except for the yellowish exuviae that can be noticed on superficial observation (Ben-Dov, 1972).
• Biology: Adult females were found to infest twigs only (Ben-Dov, 1972).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Ben-Dov (1972).

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