Valid Names Results

Targionia halophila (Balachowsky, 1928) (Diaspididae: Targionia)

Nomenclatural History

• Aspidiotus (Aonidiella) halophilus Balachowsky 1928c: 277. Type data: ALGERIA: 40 km south of Constantine, on Halocnemum strobilaceum.. Holotype, female, Type depository: Paris: Museum National d'Histoire naturelle, France; accepted valid name Illustr.
• Targionia halophila (Balachowsky, 1928); Balachowsky 1932d: xiii. change of combination
• Aonidiella halophila (Balachowsky, 1932); Balachowsky 1932d: xiii. change of combination requiring emendation of specific epithet for agreement in gender
• Aspidiotus halophilus Balachowsky, 1928; Ferris 1941e: 44. change of combination
• Schizotargionia halophila (Balachowsky, 1928); Balachowsky 1951: 648. change of combination
• Targaspidiotus halophilus (Balachowsky, 1928); Borchsenius 1952: 262. change of combination
• Targionia halophila (Balachowsky, 1928); Danzig 1993: 222. revived combination (previously published)

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 3 | Genera: 6

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Danzig1993: pp.221-222 ( Adult (F) ) [Europe]
• Kaussa1952: pp.181 ( Adult (F) ) [Iran]
• Balach1951: pp.645 ( Adult (F) ) [Mediterranean]
• Ferris1943a: pp.94 ( Adult (F) ) [World]

Remarks

• Structure: Female scale circular or subcircular; larval exuviae central or slightly eccentric; colour brown black, slightly covered with white secretion; 1.8 mm; ventral vellum stuck to host plant (Balachowsky, 1951).
• General Remarks: Description and illustration of adult female by Balachowsky (1928c, 1951).

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