Abstract

A new species of Aleyrodidae, Tetralicia dubeyi Carapia-Ruiz y Garcia-Ochaeta new species, was found on the underside of the leaves of Hamelia patens Jacq. (Rubiaceae) in San Jose, Jobompiche, Peten, Guatemala. This new species is included in the Tetralicia abnormis group. The morphological structures are illustrated with photographs of the puparium and the relationships between closely related species are discussed.

Resumen

Se describe una nueva especie de Aleyrodidae, Tetralicia dubeyi Carapia-Ruiz y Garcia-Ochaeta nueva especie, fue encontrada en el enves de las hojas de Hamelia patens Jacq. (Rubiaceae) en San Jose, Jobompiche, Peten, Guatemala. Esta nueva especie es incluida en el grupo abnormis del genero Tetralicia Harrison. Se ilustran con fotografias las estructuras morfologicas del pupario, se discute la relacion con especies cercanas y se proporciona una clave para la identificacion de los grupos y especies del grupo abnormis.

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