Valid Names Results

Paracoccus spinulosus (De Lotto, 1961) (Pseudococcidae: Paracoccus)

Nomenclatural History

• Pseudococcus spinulosus De Lotto 1961: 227. Type data: UGANDA: Kampala, on the roots of Saccharum officinarum. Holotype, female, Type depository: London: The Natural History Museum, England, UK; accepted valid name
• Paracoccus spinulosus (De Lotto, 1961); De Lotto 1964: 358. change of combination

Common Names

Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• DeLott1964: pp.358 ( Adult (F) ) [Africa]

Remarks

• Biology: Occurring on the roots of the host plant.
• Economic Importance: According to Williams D. J. (1970) this species is known from one collection only, and no damage has been reported.
• General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by De Lotto (1991).

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