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Larvae Of The Three Common North American Species Of Phylocentropus (Trichoptera: Dipseudopsidae), S. K. Sturkie, J. C. Morse
Larvae Of The Three Common North American Species Of Phylocentropus (Trichoptera: Dipseudopsidae), S. K. Sturkie, J. C. Morse
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The caddisfly genus Phylocentropus includes 7 extant species globally, of which 5 occur in eastern North America and 2 in eastern Asia. Larvae of the 3 most common North American species [Phylocentropus carolinus Carpenter, P. lucidus (Hagen), and P. placidus (Banks)] were associated with identifiable adults and diagnostic characters are described. Larvae of these 3 species may be distinguished by overall length of mature larvae, head color pattern, and number of spines on the hind tibiae. Larvae of other species of this genus are unknown.
New Genera And Species Of Lygaeoidea (Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea: Rhyparochromidae), James A. Slater
New Genera And Species Of Lygaeoidea (Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea: Rhyparochromidae), James A. Slater
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Afralampes capensis is described as a new genus and species in the Megalonotini. The systematic position of Serranegra Lindberg is discussed, a new species is described from South Africa and a key to species included. A new species of Diniella Bergroth is described from South Africa and a key to the African species included. A new species of Polycrates Stal is described from South Africa. The immature stages of Polycrates consutus (Germar) are described with notes on its distribution and biology. The first records of the occurrence of species of Lampropunctus Scudder and Lamproceps Reuter from South Africa are included. …
Some Corrections To "The Beetles Of Northeastern North America", Ross H. Arnett Jr.
Some Corrections To "The Beetles Of Northeastern North America", Ross H. Arnett Jr.
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The following are some of the corrections that have been submitted, as noted in the text, for "Beetles of Northeastern North America," by Norville M. Downie and Ross H. Arnett, Jr. 1996, Gainesville: American Insect Projects, 1721 pp. Most of the following was sent by R. Lundgren (in 1996) of Archer, Florida.
A New Tribe, Genus, And Species Of Limnichid Beetle, Woolridgeus Perforatus, From Malaysia (Coleoptera: Limnichidae: Wooldridgeini), Paul J. Spangler
A New Tribe, Genus, And Species Of Limnichid Beetle, Woolridgeus Perforatus, From Malaysia (Coleoptera: Limnichidae: Wooldridgeini), Paul J. Spangler
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A new tribe is established in the Limnichidae, Limnichinae, for a new genus and species, Wooldridgeus perforatus, from Sabah, Malaysia. Two autapomorphic characters distinguish Wooldridgeini from the two other tribes of the subfamily Limnichinae; 1) the mesotarsus and metatarsus join their respective tibia ventrally (medially) and preapically instead of the usual apical only connection and 2) a large pore, presumed to be an opening of a prothoracic gland, is present on each hypomeron. Distinguishing characters are illustrated by scanning electron micrographs and line drawings. A key to the three tribes included in the Limnichinae is provided.
Descriptions Of New Luperine Genera And Species From Mexico, With Keys To Related Taxa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae), Shawn M. Clark
Descriptions Of New Luperine Genera And Species From Mexico, With Keys To Related Taxa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae), Shawn M. Clark
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The section Scelidites of the subtribe Luperina is diagnosed and described. A key is provided to separate the genera within this section. Cyphotarsis Jacoby is reduced to a junior synonym of Metacoryna Jacoby. Microscelida, new genus, is erected to include Agelastica viridis Jacoby, Luperus subcostatus Jacoby, Luperus subglabratus Jacoby, Scelidopsis violacea Jacoby, and seven newly described species. A key and diagnoses are provided to enable recognition of each species within this new genus. Scelidacne, new genus, is erected to include a single newly described species.
Taxonomy Of The Simulium Perflavum Species-Group (Diptera: Simuliidae), With Description Of A New Species From Brazil, Neusa Hamada, Peter H. Adler
Taxonomy Of The Simulium Perflavum Species-Group (Diptera: Simuliidae), With Description Of A New Species From Brazil, Neusa Hamada, Peter H. Adler
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The larva, pupa, male, and female of Simulium trombetense n. sp. are described and illustrated. This species was collected in the Brazilian Amazon region in the states of Amapa, Amazonas, Para, and Roraima near the edges of the crystalline basement-rock formation of the Pre-Cambrian Guiana Shield. Keys for larvae, pupae, males, and females of species in the Simulium perflavum Species-Group are presented, as well as new observations on adult, pupal, and larval characters. Evidence is given to support the species status of S. maroniense Floch and Abonnenc, previously considered synonymous with S. rorotaense Floch and Abonnenc.
A Review Of Goerita (Trichoptera: Goeridae), With Description Of A New Species, Charles R. Parker
A Review Of Goerita (Trichoptera: Goeridae), With Description Of A New Species, Charles R. Parker
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Goerita Ross is restricted to the Appalachian Mountains and Allegheny Plateau of eastern North America. A new species is described, bringing the total in the genus to three. Keys to larvae and adults are presented, and the distributions of the species are recorded.
A Review Of Nearctic And Some Related Anthribidae (Coleoptera), Barry D. Valentine
A Review Of Nearctic And Some Related Anthribidae (Coleoptera), Barry D. Valentine
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Taxonomy, synonymy, distribution, and biologies of Nearctic (and a few Neotropical and Palearctic) Anthribidae are reviewed, new keys are provided, and four new genera and eleven new species are described. Allandrus Leconte, 1876 (=Tropiderinus Reitter, 1916). Anthribus Geoffrey, 1762 (=Pseudobrachytarsus Pierce, 1930). Araecerus Schoenherr, 1823 (=Araeocorynus Jekel, 1855); Araecerus coffeae Fabricius, 1801 (=Tropideres (Rhaphitropis) mateui Cobos, 1954). Brachycorynus n. gen., type species Tropideres rectus Leconte, 1876; congeneric: Homocloeus distentus Frieser, 1983 from Cuba and Florida, and B. hirsutus n. sp. from Texas. Choragus major n. sp., Ohio, etc., striolatus n. sp., Ohio, and exophthalmus n. sp., …
El Genero Cubobolus (Diplopoda: Spirobolida: Rhinocricidae) En Cuba., Antonio R. Perez-Asso
El Genero Cubobolus (Diplopoda: Spirobolida: Rhinocricidae) En Cuba., Antonio R. Perez-Asso
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Resumen: Se rivalida el género Cubobolus Chamberlin (1918) para Cuba; en el se incluyen algunas especies ubicadas anteriormente en Rhinocricus Karsch (1881) y Anadenobolus Silvestri (1897): Cubobolus sagittatus (Loomis 1938), Cubobolus pertenuis (Loomis 1938), Cubobolus sinuosus (Loomis 1938), y Cubobolus perplicatus (Loomis 1938). Se describen además seis nuevas especies: Cubobolus potrerillo, C. escambray, C. dentatus, C. jibacoa, C. monitongo, y C. cuba. Se comenta la exclusión, hasta el momento, de representantes del género Anadenobolus en la isla de Cuba.
Abstract: The genus Cubobolus Chamberlin (1918) is revalidated for Cuba. Six new species (Cubobolus potrerillo, C. escambray, C. dentatus, …
Neue Cantharidae (Coleoptera) Aus Der Dominikanischen Republik Und Haiti, Walter Wittmer
Neue Cantharidae (Coleoptera) Aus Der Dominikanischen Republik Und Haiti, Walter Wittmer
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New Cantharidae (Coleoptera) from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The material dealt with in this paper was sent for identification by Dr. M.C. Thomas from the Florida State Collection of Arthropods (FSCA). The following species new to science are described: Tylocerus basitestaceus; Silisdiscodon thomasi, S. lauegaensis; Silis superba; Tytthonyx s.str. coriaceipennis, T. s.str. barahonaensis, T. s.str. larimarensis. All holotypes and some paratypes are deposited in the above mentioned collection.
Center For Systematic Entomology Annual Meeting Announcement
Center For Systematic Entomology Annual Meeting Announcement
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The Annual Meeting of the members of the Center for Systematic Entomology will be held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society, August 3-6, 1998. The meeting will be held at the Sundial Beach Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 339576, phone 1-800-237-4184. The cost for a 1 bedroom suite is $95.00/night.
Corrections, Clarifications, And Additions To The 1996 Checklist Of The Alticinae Of Central America, Including Mexico (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), David G. Furth, Vilma Savini
Corrections, Clarifications, And Additions To The 1996 Checklist Of The Alticinae Of Central America, Including Mexico (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), David G. Furth, Vilma Savini
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In our checklist of the Alticinae of Central America and Mexico (Furth and Savini, 1996), there were some species whose status or generic combination needs clarification. In preparing the 1996 checklist the authors referred to some unpublished notes of Jan Bechyne in order to understand his system of alticine names and to clarify to which genera he considered various species to belong. In almost all cases, these notes referred to published references; however, in a few cases they did not and, inadvertently, the authors listed some species in genera for the first time without fully explaining their new status or …
Redescriptions, New Combinations, Synonymies, And New Records Of South American Lepturini (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lepturinae), Osvaldo Di Iorio
Redescriptions, New Combinations, Synonymies, And New Records Of South American Lepturini (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lepturinae), Osvaldo Di Iorio
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Some Neotropical Lepturini are studied: Euryptera latipennis Audinet-Serville, 1828 (type species) redescription, Strangalia dimidiata (Redtenbacher, 1868) new combination (=Strangalia melanophthisis (Berg, 1889) new combination, new synonymy, and lectotype designation), Strangalia fulvicornis (Bates, 1872) new record from Argentina; Strangalia melanura (Redtenbacher, 1868) new combination from Brazil; Strangalia rubricollis (Bates, 1870) new record from Peru. "Leptura" bonariensis Burmeister, 1865 is not a true Leptura, being exotic for Argentina and for the Neotropical fauna; the type-specimen was mislabeled as coming from Buenos Aires. Elytral patterns, posterior tarsi, antennae, 5th apparent urosternite, and elytral apices of E. latipennis, and …
The Genus Erlandia Aurivillius, 1904 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) In Argentina, With The Description Of A New Species, Osvaldo R. Di Iorio
The Genus Erlandia Aurivillius, 1904 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) In Argentina, With The Description Of A New Species, Osvaldo R. Di Iorio
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The genus Erlandia (Cerambycinae: Erlandiini) was described by Aurivillius in 1904, containing a single species, Erlandia inopinata, distributed in Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay. A new species, E. megacephala, from Argentina is described, and illustrated here. A key and distribution map of both species are provided, with a generic diagnosis using characters of both species.
Addenda And Omissions To The Catalogue And Checklist Of The Cerambycidae And Disteniidae (Coleoptera) Of The Western Hemisphere, Osvaldo Di Iorio
Addenda And Omissions To The Catalogue And Checklist Of The Cerambycidae And Disteniidae (Coleoptera) Of The Western Hemisphere, Osvaldo Di Iorio
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The Catalogue (Monne, 1993-1994) and Checklist (Monne and Giesbert, 1995) of the Cerambycidae and Disteniidae of the Western Hemisphere represents a necessary, and valuable tool since recompilation of Blackwelder (1946) was made. Species with references (omissions), and without them (new records) are given for some countries.
A New Potamobates Champion Species (Heteroptera: Gerridae) From Ecuador With New Distribution Records For P. Williamsi Hungerford, Anthony I. Cognato
A New Potamobates Champion Species (Heteroptera: Gerridae) From Ecuador With New Distribution Records For P. Williamsi Hungerford, Anthony I. Cognato
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Abstract: Potamobates sumaco new species is described from the Ecuadorian Amazon. Male and female genitalia differentiate P. sumaco from a similar parapatric species, P. williamsi Hungerford. Phylogenetic analysis indicates P. sumaco is closely related to the species of the P. tridentatus group which includes P. williamsi. A distribution map and revised key to Potamobates species are provided.
Resumen: Se describe Potamobates sumaco nueva especies del Amazonas Ecuatoriano. Los genitales del macho y la hembra distinguen P. sumaco de la especie mas cercana P. williamsi Hungerford. El analisis filogenetico indica que P. sumaco partenece a1 grupo P. tridentatus. Se …
Notes On Polyphylla Harris With A Description Of A New Species. (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), Delbert A. La Rue
Notes On Polyphylla Harris With A Description Of A New Species. (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), Delbert A. La Rue
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Polyphylla aeolus La Rue, new species, is described from the Kelso Sand Dunes, Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County, California, U.S.A. Illustrations of dorsal habitus, significant morphological details, and adult genitalic forms are provided. A description of the type locality including geographical and ecological parameters is presented. Taxonomic problems within the genus and limitations of recently proposed methods of species identification are discussed. A modified key is provided to distinguish the new species.
The heretofore undescribed females of Polyphylla anteronivea Hardy, P. rnescalerensis Young, P. nubila Van Dyke, and P. pottsorum Hardy, are described. The larval host of P. erratica Hardy …
Cse Style Manual And Requirements For Publication In Insecta Mundi, R. H. Arnett Jr., R. E. Woodruff
Cse Style Manual And Requirements For Publication In Insecta Mundi, R. H. Arnett Jr., R. E. Woodruff
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The CSE quarterly journal, Insecta Mundi, is among the very few journals that have no page charges. Even so, the Center for Systematic Entomology is entirely financed through dues, subscriptions, and donations of cash, property, and time. We have found it necessary to make certain requirements for publication in the journal. (See also information on front inside cover of the journal.)
Biting Midges From Dominican Amber. Iii. Species Of The Tribes Culicoidini And Ceratopogonini (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Ryszard Szadziewski, William L. Grogan Jr.
Biting Midges From Dominican Amber. Iii. Species Of The Tribes Culicoidini And Ceratopogonini (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Ryszard Szadziewski, William L. Grogan Jr.
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The following 10 new species of biting midges are described and illustrated from Dominican amber: Culicoides (Oecacta) antilleanus, C. (0.) brodzinskyi, C. (0.) ambericus, C. (0.) hispanicolus, C. mammalicolus, Brachypogon (B.) americanus, B. (Isohelea) dominicanus, B. (Isohelea) pronainuloides, Stilobezzia (S.) antilleana and S. (Acanthohelea) dominicana. Two other species, in Nannohelea and Stilobezzia, are described but not named. Stilobezzia (Acanthohelea) wirthicola is a new name for Stilobezzia (A.) succinea Szadziewski from Miocene Saxonian amber, which is preoccupied by the extant Stilobezzia succinea Ingram and Macfie, from Argentina.
A New Species Of Acmaeodera (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) From Big Bend National Park, Texas, With Synonymy For Other Species Occurring In The United States, Richard L. Westcott, William F. Barr
A New Species Of Acmaeodera (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) From Big Bend National Park, Texas, With Synonymy For Other Species Occurring In The United States, Richard L. Westcott, William F. Barr
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Acmaeodera tiquilia Westcott and Barr, new species, from Big Bend National Park, Texas is described, figured, and discussed in considerable detail, particularly in relation to the similar and partially sympatric A. recticollis Fall. A neotype is designated for A. quatuordecimspilota Obenberger and that species is synonymized with A. ornata (Fabricius). Additionally, A. gibbula gila Knull is synonymized with A. gibbula LeConte; A. nautica Van Dyke is synonymized with A. simulata Van Dyke.
A Revision Of The Neotropical Predaceous Midges Of Brachypogon (Brachypogon) Kieffer (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Gustavo R. Spinelli, William L. Grogan Jr.
A Revision Of The Neotropical Predaceous Midges Of Brachypogon (Brachypogon) Kieffer (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Gustavo R. Spinelli, William L. Grogan Jr.
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This revision of the Neotropical predaceous midges of the genus Brachypogon (Brachypogon) Kieffer, recognizes 18 extant species, including the following 12 new species: Brachypogon (B.) apunctipennis, bifidus, bimaculatus, ecuadorensis, ethelae, insularis, monicae, pseudoparaensis, schmitzi, spatuliformis, telesfordi, and woodruffi. Two species groups are recognized, the fuscivenosus and irnpar groups. The hitherto unknown male of B. paraensis Wirth & Blanton is described and illustrated, and the female of that species as well as both sexes of B. impar (Johannsen) and B. fuscivenosus (Lutz) are redescribed and illustrated. Diagnoses are provided for previously described species, as well as a key for the …
Book Review: Microscopic Anatomy Of Invertebrates, Harrison, Frederick W. (Editor) And Michael Locke., Ross H. Arnett Jr.
Book Review: Microscopic Anatomy Of Invertebrates, Harrison, Frederick W. (Editor) And Michael Locke., Ross H. Arnett Jr.
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Seldom does one have the opportunity (and honor) to review a work of the magnitude of this volume, 1 volume (in 3 parts) of a series of 15 volumes. Not being a specialist in microscopic anatomy, I cannot look for, or expect to find, errors. That was the job of the peer reviewers. Only extensive usage will determine whether or not they did their job.
Generic Definitions And Species Assignments In The Family Epipsocidae (Psocoptera), Edward L. Mockford
Generic Definitions And Species Assignments In The Family Epipsocidae (Psocoptera), Edward L. Mockford
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The family Epipsocidae is defined, with the addition of one character not previously used. The genus Dimidistriata Li and Mockford is removed from Epipsocidae and tentatively placed in the family Dolabellopsocidae. The genus Parepipsocus Badonnel remains unplaceable to family. Eleven genera are recognized within Epipsocidae. Bertkauia Kolbe, which had been synonymized with Epipsocus, is recognized as a valid genus. Definitions of genera based on the type species and seemingly close relatives result in 38 new combinations. Epipsocus Hagen, which previously held most of the species, now serves a dual function, with 15 species in the strict sense and 15 …
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Apionidae From North And Central America. Part 5. Description Of Genus Apionion And 4 New Species (Coleoptera), David G. Kissinger
Apionidae From North And Central America. Part 5. Description Of Genus Apionion And 4 New Species (Coleoptera), David G. Kissinger
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Apionion (type species Apion crassum Fall) is described for 14 species formerly assigned to the Apion annulatum species group of Coelocephalapion Wagner, namely, championi Sharp, crassum Fall, derasum Sharp, dilatatum Smith, fenyesi Kissinger, howdeni Kissinger, inflatipenne Sharp, latipenne Sharp, latipes Sharp, lentum Sharp, neolentum Kissinger, Samson Sharp, and subauratum Sharp from North and Central America, and annulatum Gerstaecker from South America, all originally included in Apion Herbst. Four new species are described: delion (Panama), eranion (Costa Rica, Panama), humongum (Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras), and sapphirum (Mexico, Costa Rica). New records and/or supplemental descriptions are given for championi, derasum, dilataturn, fenyesi, …
Analisis Cladistico Del Género Poecilopompilus Howard (Hymenoptera, Pompilidae) Y Clave Para Las Especies, Ma. Virginia Colomo De Correa
Analisis Cladistico Del Género Poecilopompilus Howard (Hymenoptera, Pompilidae) Y Clave Para Las Especies, Ma. Virginia Colomo De Correa
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Abstract: The phylogenetic relationships of the species of the American genus Poecilopompilus Howard are analyzed, and the same relations are cleared up with its sister group Austrochares, Batozonellus, Episyron, and Sericopompilus; 38 characters were cladisticaly analyzed with the Ms-DOS Pee Wee program (Goloboff, 1993). In the resulting tree, the genera considered appear as monophyletic groups. Batozonellus is phylogenetically more related with Poecilopompilus, and those 2 with Austrochares. Poecilopompilus is monophyletic. A key for the identification of the 10 known species of Poecilopompilus, is proposed. Genera and species are illustrated.
Resumen: Se analizan las relaciones filogenéticas de …
A New Species Of Boettcheria From Guatemala (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), Thomas Pape, Gregory A. Dahlem
A New Species Of Boettcheria From Guatemala (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), Thomas Pape, Gregory A. Dahlem
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Boettcheria styx new species is described from Guatemala, and a key is provided to separate it from B. maerens (Townsend). A list is given of Central American species of Boettcheria with references to figures of their genitalia.
Review Of The Family Bochicidae, With New Species And Records (Arachnida: Pseudoscorpionida), William B. Muchmore
Review Of The Family Bochicidae, With New Species And Records (Arachnida: Pseudoscorpionida), William B. Muchmore
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A history of the family is presented. All of the genera and species previously assigned to the family are reviewed, and 4 new species are described: Leucohya parva from Venezuela and Guyana, Mexobisium venii from Belize and Guatemala, M. dominicanum from the Dominican Republic, and Paravachonium sprousei from Mexico. Two subfamilies are established: Bochicinae (including the genera Antillobisium, Bochica, Troglobochica, Troglohya, and Vachonium) and Leucohyinae (including Apohya, Leucohya, Mexobisiurn, and Paravachonium).
Reubicación Sistemática De "La Cochinilla Del Delta" (Homoptera: Coccidae), María Cristina Granara De Willink
Reubicación Sistemática De "La Cochinilla Del Delta" (Homoptera: Coccidae), María Cristina Granara De Willink
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Resumen: Mesolecanium deltae Lizer y Trelles, 1917 y Lecanium perlatum Cockerell, 1898, son conocidas como plagas de citrus en Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay, y Uruguay. El estudio del material lleva a la conclusión de que son sinónomos, y que la especie estaría mejor ubicada en el género Parthenolecanium, por lo que se propone a Parthenolecanium perlatum (Cockerell) como una nueva combinación.
Abstract: Mesolecanium deltae Lizer y Trelles, 1917 and Lecanium perlatum Cockerell, 1898, are known as citrus pests in Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The study of the material leads to the conclusion that they are synonymous, and the species …