A new Chorizococcus species (Coccoidea, Pseudococcidae) from Taiwan with transferring of Chorizococcus mirzayansi Moghaddam to genus Spilococcus
2011
New Mealybug Species from Taiwan
Sample size: 20
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ming-Yu Tsai, Wen-Jer Wu
Primary Institution: National Taiwan University
Conclusion
A new mealybug species, Chorizococcus zoysiae, was identified in Taiwan, and another species was reclassified.
Supporting Evidence
- A new mealybug species, Chorizococcus zoysiae, was described from Taiwan.
- Chorizococcus mirzayansi was transferred to the genus Spilococcus.
- Keys were provided to distinguish the new species from similar ones.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of mealybug in Taiwan that lives on a specific grass, and they also changed the name of another mealybug.
Methodology
Mealybug specimens were slide-mounted and described based on morphological features.
Limitations
The study does not clarify whether the new species is native or introduced.
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