Valid Names Results

Kermes punctatus (Borchsenius, 1960) (Kermesidae: Kermes)

Kermococcus punctatus Borchsenius 1960d: 60. Type data: CHINA: Yunnan, Siaguan, on Castanopsis delavayi, 29/05/1955, by U. Lo & T. Bustshik. Holotype, female, by original designation Type depository: Beijing: Institute of Entomology, Academy of Sciences, China; accepted valid name Notes: According to Danzig (personal communication, November 10, 1998) a paratype is in the ZMAS and the holotype must be in IEBC. Illustr.
Kermes punctatus (Borchsenius, 1960); Hoy 1963: 153. change of combination

Families: 1 | Genera: 2

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Countries: 1

LiuSh1995: pp.158 ( Adult (F) ) [Young adult females of Chinese Kermes]
Yang1982: pp.117 ( Adult (F) ) [Species of Kermes]
Borchs1960d: pp.36 ( Adult (F) ) [Species of Kermococcus] Key as: Kermococus punctatus

Systematics: Kermes punctatus closely resembles K. nakagawae, but is differentiated by the light color of the body (Borchsenius, 1960d).
Structure: Adult female oval, wider than long, indistinct longitudinal groove. At the posterior end of the body the groove is clearer than at the top. Light cream colored, young specimens have three bands of black points, older specimens have entire body with points instead of bands (Borchsenius, 1960d).
General Remarks: Detailed description and illustration by Borchsenius (1960d).