Valid Names Results

Semelaspidus theobromae Williams, 1957 (Diaspididae: Semelaspidus)

Nomenclatural History

• Semelaspidus theobromae Williams 1957a: 40. Type data: MALAYSIA: Malaya, Johore, Niyor, on Theobroma cacao.. Holotype, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name Illustr.

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

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

Remarks

• Structure: Scale of the female black; slightly convex; subcircular, about 2 mm. in diameter; the shape and size depending on position along the midrib and main veins; exuviae of first stage larva reddish-brown, situated toward one edge (Williams, 1957a).
• Biology: Occurring on both sides of the leaves (Williams, 1957a).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Williams (1957a).

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