Neotype Designation and Redescription of Toumeyella liriodendri (Gmelin) (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Coccidae)

In order to clarify the taxonomic status and to preserve the stability of the species, a neotype is designated for the tuliptree scale: Coccus liriodendri Gmelin (now Toumeyella liriodendri). The adult female of this scale insect is redescribed and illustrated from newly collected specimens in its n...

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Autores principales: Kondo, Takumasa, Williams, Douglas J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: University of Wisconsin Library 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3127423/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20331398
http://dx.doi.org/10.1673/031.008.5601
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Sumario:In order to clarify the taxonomic status and to preserve the stability of the species, a neotype is designated for the tuliptree scale: Coccus liriodendri Gmelin (now Toumeyella liriodendri). The adult female of this scale insect is redescribed and illustrated from newly collected specimens in its native range and on its type host, the tulip tree, Liriodendron tulipifera L. (Magnoliales: Magoliaceae).

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