Valid Names Results

Selenaspidus louisiae Mamet, 1958 (Diaspididae: Selenaspidus)

Nomenclatural History

• Selenaspidus louisiae Mamet 1958a: 384. Type data: SOUTH AFRICA: Durban, in garden between the beach and Marine Parade, on succulent plant.. Holotype, unknown, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Mamet1962: pp.158 ( Adult (F) ) [Afrotropical]

Remarks

• Structure: Scale of female circular, whitish to pale buff in colour, flat; exuviae central, pale golden yellow; diameter about 2.5 mm. Scale of male not observed (Mamet 1958a).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Mamet (1958a).

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