Valid Names Results

Saotomaspis castelbrancoi (Balachowsky, 1968) (Diaspididae: Saotomaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Parandaspis castelbrancoi Balachowsky 1968a: 56-60. Type data: SAO TOME & PRINCIPE: Sao Tome, Monte Café, on Coffea arabica. Holotype, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Saotomaspis castelbrancoi (Balachowsky, 1968); Balachowsky 1973: 225. change of combination

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Families: 1 | Genera: 1

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Remarks

• Systematics: Saotomaspis castelbrancoi is similar to Metandaspis recurvata, but can be distinguished by the absence of glandular spines and the presence of macropores (Balachowksy, 1968a).
• Biology: This species was collected at an altitude of 600 meters (Balachowsky, 1968a).
• General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Balachowsky (1968a).

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