Valid Names Results

Tachardina gripha Munting, 1966 (Tachardiidae (= Kerriidae): Tachardina)

Nomenclatural History

• Tachardina gripha Munting 1966: 124. Type data: SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Province, Van Rhynsdorp District, Bitterfontein, on Elytropappus rhinocerotis, 18.ii.1965, coll. J.H. Giliomee.. Holotype, female, Type depository: Pretoria: South African National Collection of Insects, South Africa; accepted valid name Illustr.

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Ecological Associates

Hosts:

Families: 1 | Genera: 1

Geographic Distribution

Keys

• Muntin1966: pp.121-122 ( Adult (F) ) [Species of Tachardina in Southern Africa]

Remarks

• Structure: Test of adult female round, somewhat flattened on top; about 2 mm in diameter; pinkish in colour, and of a gelatinous texture when freshly secreted; occurring singly or in fused masses on the host plant. Male puparia not seen (Munting, 1966).
• General Remarks: Good description and illustration of the adult female given by Munting (1966).

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