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Semelaspidus ambalangoda (Green, 1922) (Diaspididae: Semelaspidus)

Aspidiotus ambalangoda Green 1922a: 1007. Type data: SRI LANKA: Ambalangoda, on the upper surface of leaves of an undetermined shrub. Syntypes, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name Illustr.
Pseudaonidia ambalangoda (Green, 1922); Green 1937: 334. change of combination
Pseudischnaspis ambalangoda (Green, 1922); Lindinger 1937: 194. change of combination
Semelaspidus ambalangoda (Green, 1922); Williams 1957a: 35. change of combination

Countries: 1

WeiFe2010: pp.308 ( ) [Key to species of the genus Semelaspidus (Adult female)]
Willia1957a: pp.42 ( Adult (F) ) [World]

Structure: Green (1922a) described the scale cover: "Female scale flattish, oblong, much longer than broad, usually tapering to each extremity, 2.25 mm long, 1.5 mm wide; colour brownish black; larval exuvia reddish, surrounded by a narrow pale ring; nymphal exuvia concealed". Williams (1957a) described the scale cover: "Female scale varying in shape depending on position, but usually oval, flat, 2.5 mm by 1.5 mm, with reddish-brown exuviae of first stage larva situated towards one end. Male scale black, oval, measuring 1.25 mm by 0.75 mm, reddish-brown exuviae of first stage larva near centre of scale".
Biology: Occurring on the leaves, especially on the midribs and main veins (Williams, 1957a).
General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Green (1922a) and by Williams (1957a).