Studies of the Coccoidea. 1. New species of Neoleonardia

Abstract

Many of the Coccoidea are of economic importance in Queensland, and while elucidating the species and recording their hosts it has become evident that a better understanding of the systematics of this superfamily is essential. Examination of the large amount of material available has revealed a number of new species. In preparation for more extensive publications based on work with these insects, two new species in the tribe Aspidiotini, Neoleonardia chitinosa and N. altiformis, are now described.