Zhang, C., Sun, D., & Huang, S. 2024 A new species in the genus Diaonidia Takahashi (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Diaspididae) from China. Entomotaxonomia 46(3): 214–219

Keywords:

  • description
  • diagnosis
  • distribution
  • illustration
  • natural enemies

    • Notes: A new armoured scale, Diaonidia litsea sp. nov., is described and illustrated. It was found on Litsea monopetala (Roxb.) Pers. in Hainan, China. This new species can be easily distinguished by: the anterior spiracles each with 2–3 discoidal glands; pygidium with 2 pairs of well-developed lobes, and the area around mouthpart strongly sclerotized. An identification key to the adult females in the genus Diaonidia is also provided.