Nipponorthezia
Kuwana, 1916
Nipponorthezia is a of insects in the , established by Kuwana in 1916. Members of this genus are part of the diverse group of scale insects within the order , characterized by their protective waxy coverings. The genus is native to East Asia, with records primarily from Japan. As with other ortheziid scale insects, in this genus likely possess a protective ovisac for -laying females.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Nipponorthezia can be distinguished from other ortheziid by features of the female , including characteristics of the , legs, and wax-secreting structures. The genus is characterized by the presence of 8-segmented antennae and specific arrangements of and setae. Identification to level requires examination of microscopic features such as the shape and size of the pygidial lobes and the structure of the circulus.
Distribution
East Asia, with confirmed records from Japan. The name reflects its Japanese origin.
Similar Taxa
- OrtheziaBoth are in the , but Orthezia has a distribution and differs in antennal segmentation and the structure of the abdominal segments.
- NewsteadiaAnother ortheziid , but Newsteadia typically have reduced numbers of antennal segments and different patterns of wax plate distribution.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was established by Shinkai Iwao Kuwana, a prominent Japanese entomologist who made significant contributions to the study of in the early 20th century.