Valid Names Results
Kermes nudus Bullington & Kosztarab, 1985 (Kermesidae: Kermes)Nomenclatural History
- Kermes nudus Bullington & Kosztarab 1985: 71. Type data: UNITED STATES: California, Yosemite National Park, State Rt. 120, on Chrysolepis chrysophylla, 30/06/1976, by M. & M. Kosztarab. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Washington: United States National Entomological Collection, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, District of Columbia, USA; accepted valid name Illustr.
Common Names
- chinquapin kermes BullinKo1985
Ecological Associates
Hosts:
Families: 1 | Genera: 1
- Fagaceae
- Chrysolepis | BullinKo1985
- Chrysolepis chrysophylla | BullinKo1985
- Chrysolepis sempervirens | BullinKo1985
Geographic Distribution
Countries: 1
- United States
- California | BullinKo1985
Keys
- Gill1993: pp.131 ( Adult (F) ) [California Kermesidae]
- BullinKo1985: pp.71 ( Adult (F) ) [Nearctic species of Kermes]
Remarks
- Systematics: This species is distinguished from other North American Kermes by its pre-anal row of multilocular disc pores that are similar in size to multilocular disc pores around lateral setae; mid-dorsum without multilocular disc pores; false venter without small median lobe posteriorly; marginal setae as long as pre-anal setae (Bullington & Kosztarab, 1985).
- General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Bullington & Kosztarab (1985).
Illustrations
Citations
- BullinKo1985: description, distribution, host, illustration, taxonomy, 71-72
- Gill1993: distribution, host, taxonomy, 132
- PooleGe1997: distribution, 359
