Paraleyrodes triungulae sp. nov.

Nomenclature (only adult male described):  

Paraleyrodes triungulae  sp. nov. [Martin 2004 Zootaxa: 69].

Distribution: Neotropical:  Belize [Martin 2004 Zootaxa: 69].   

Host Rubiaceae: Guettarda combesii  [Martin 2004 Zootaxa: 69]. 

Natural Enemies: Unknown.

Taxonomy: Description based on the adult male aedeagus.  One pupa similar to P. bondari Perrachi, but association to adult is unknown.

Related species: Adult male similar to the aedeagus of P. pseudonaranjae Martin and P. perplexus sp. nov..  But they display more differences.

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