Valid Names Results

Toumeyella martinezae Kondo & González, 2014 (Coccidae: Toumeyella)

Nomenclatural History

• Toumeyella martinezi Kondo & González 2014: 1-10. Type data: MEXICO: Hidalgo, Huichapan, Zequetepe, on Myrtillocactus geometrizans, 7/?/2011, by Diana Martinez.. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Mexico: Coleccion Entomologica, Instituto de Biologia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Toumeyella martinezae Kondo & González, 2014; Kondo and González 2018: 3. emendation that is justified

Common Names

• Garambullo cactus soft scale KondoGo2014
• Escama blanda del garambullo KondoGo2014

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Foes:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Associates:

Families: 2 | Genera: 2

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• KondoGo2018: pp.3 ( Adult (F) ) [Toumeyella species of Mexico]
• KondoGo2014: pp.2-3 ( Adult (F) ) [Taxonomic key to the Toumeyella species of Mexico based on the adult female]

Remarks

• Structure: Body convex, round in shape. Derm pale green in color, with a darker green marginal band; mid dorsum lighter in color, orange to orange-brown, with two darker green mid dorsal parallel lines; anal plates dark-brown. Adult females becoming dark to reddish-brown. (Kondo & González, 2014)
• Biology: The ant Liometopum apiculatum Mayr has been observed in a mutualistic relationship with T. martinezi on the cactus M. geometrizans. The ant feeds on the honeydew excreted by the soft scale and in exchange the ant appears to give protection to the soft scale from its natural enemies as has been reported for other ant species. Toumeyella martinezi is commonly found in the middle part of the plant where there is more fresh tissue over the inter-ridges of the plant cladodes.
• General Remarks: Detailed description, illustrations and photographs in Kondo & González, 2014)

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