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Hovaspis perinetensis Mamet, 1954 (Diaspididae: Hovaspis)

Nomenclatural History

• Hovaspis perinetensis Mamet 1954: 56-58. Type data: MADAGASCAR: Périnet, on "Tavolo," 28/05/1950, by R. Mamet & A. Robinson. Holotype, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Cryptaspidus perinetensis (Mamet, 1954); Lindinger 1957: 549. change of combination

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Remarks

• Structure: Female scale dull, with shiny and bright yellow larval exuviae in a subcentral depression; secretionary matter thin, semi-transparent, somewhat obscuring the underlying nymphal exuviae. Adult female scale, enclosed in nymphal exuviae, about 0.5 mm long, membranous, turbinate, with front margin flattened and showing a wavy course (Mamet, 1954).
• General Remarks: Best description and illustration by Mamet (1954).

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