Introduction

The Taenogera genus-group (Winterton et al. 1999b) comprises at least 14 described genera distributed throughout Australasia and parts of South America (Winterton 2006). It is composed of eleven Australian genera: Actenomeros Winterton & Irwin, Ectinorhynchus Macquart, Eupsilocephala Kröber, Evansomyia Mann, Johnmannia Irwin & Lyneborg, Manestella Metz, Nanexila Winterton & Irwin, Neodialineura Mann, Squamopygia Kröber, Taenogera Kröber, and Taenogerella Winterton & Irwin. Ectinorhynchus is also recorded from New Zealand, and close relatives are found in New Caledonia and Chile. There are ancient, clearly Gondwanan, links with the Taenogera genus-group and Chilean taxa, such as Melanothereva, Pachyrrhiza and Entesia (Winterton et al. 1999b).

The Taenogera genus-group is the probable sister group to the Agapophytus genus-group (Winterton et al. 2001). The Taenogera genus-group are usually fine-bodied flies with an open wing cell m3, no velutum patches on fore femora (or ventral surface of hind femora and gonocoxites except in some Ectinorhynchus), femoral vestiture sparse and of only a single type, a single antero-ventral seta subapically on hind femur (except Neodialineura and Manestella), inner gonocoxal process present, and female reproductive system with three spermathecae joining directly to the spermathecal sac duct and larva with anterior maxillary palp well developed and maxillary beard (sensu English 1950) (Winterton et al. 1999a,b; Winterton et al. 1999c; Winterton et al. 2001). The placement of the Taenogera genus-group remains a challenge as evidence from some analyses indicate that the Taenogera genus-group are paraphyletic (Winterton et al. 1999a; Yang et al. 2000; Winterton et al. 2001). Inclusion of these genera in the subfamily Agapophytinae is supported by the three spermathecae joining directly to the spermathecal sac duct as a synapomorphy shared by both members of Agapophytinae and the Taenogera genus-group (Winterton 2006, 2007).

General References

Winterton, S.L. 2006. New species of Eupsilocephala Kröber from Australia (Diptera: Therevidae). Zootaxa 1372: 17-25

Winterton, S.L. 2007. New species of Acraspisoides Hill & Winterton and Bonjeana Irwin & Lyneborg (Diptera: Therevidae: Agapophytinae), with the description of a genus. Zootaxa 1438: 1-25

Winterton, S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999a. Systematics of Nanexila gen. nov. (Diptera : Therevidae) from Australia. Invertebrate Taxonomy 13: 237-308

Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999b. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290

History of changes

• Collessiama Lambkin, C.L. & Turco, F. 2013. Collessiama (Diptera: Therevidae: Agapophytinae: Taenogera genus-group), a new genus from eastern Australia, with a key to the Australian genera of Therevidae. Zootaxa 3680(1): 96-117 [99].

  Type species:

   Collessiama narelleae Lambkin, 2013 by original designation.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland

IBRA

NSW, Qld: NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)

General References

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [13, Figs 2C; 3; 7–8; 9A–C; 14F; 27D]

History of changes

• Collessiama damani Lambkin, C.L. & Turco, F. 2013. Collessiama (Diptera: Therevidae: Agapophytinae: Taenogera genus-group), a new genus from eastern Australia, with a key to the Australian genera of Therevidae. Zootaxa 3680(1): 96-117 [107].

  Type data:

   Holotype QMBA ♀, Mt Glorious Biological Centre, Main Rd, Mt Glorious, Qld.
  Paratype(s) ANIC 2♀, ♂, Mt Warning, NSW [28.24S 153.17E]; Numerous specimens, SE Qld.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland

IBRA

NSW, Qld: South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)

History of changes

• Collessiama narelleae Lambkin, C.L. & Turco, F. 2013. Collessiama (Diptera: Therevidae: Agapophytinae: Taenogera genus-group), a new genus from eastern Australia, with a key to the Australian genera of Therevidae. Zootaxa 3680(1): 96-117 [100].

  Type data:

   Holotype QMBA ♀, Mt Glorious Biological Centre, Main Rd, Mt Glorious, rainforest, Qld.
  Paratype(s) USNM ♀, Allyn River Forest Park, 25 km NW Dungog, NSW; UQIC ♀, Dorrigo National Park, NSW; various specimens, SE Qld.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland

IBRA

NSW, Qld: NSW North Coast (NNC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)

History of changes

• Agapophytus pyrrhotelus Walker, F. 1854. List of the Specimens of Dipterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum. Part V. Supplement I. London : British Museum pp. 1-330. [321].

  Type data:

   Holotype BMNH (E) 241797 adult ♀ (from Mr Strange's collection), QLD: Moreton Bay.
• Agapophytus extinctus Walker, F. 1854. List of the Specimens of Dipterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum. Part V. Supplement I. London : British Museum pp. 1-330. [321].

  Type data:

   Holotype BMNH (E) 241798 adult ♂ (no data available).
• Ectinorhynchus superbus Schiner, I.R. 1868 [1867]. Diptera. In, Unknown (Ed.). Reise der österreichischen Fregatte Novara um die Erde in den Jahren 1857, 1858, 1859 unter den Befehlen des Commodore B. von Wüllerstorf-Urbair. Zoologischer Theil. Zweiter Band. 1. Abtheilung. Wien [= Vienna] : B. K. Gerold's Sohn vi + 388 pp. [Date published 30 April 1868] [150].

  Type data:

   Syntype(s) NHMV 2 adult ♂, 2 adult ♀, NSW: Sydney.
• Ectinorhynchus viduus Schiner, I.R. 1868 [1867]. Diptera. In, Unknown (Ed.). Reise der österreichischen Fregatte Novara um die Erde in den Jahren 1857, 1858, 1859 unter den Befehlen des Commodore B. von Wüllerstorf-Urbair. Zoologischer Theil. Zweiter Band. 1. Abtheilung. Wien [= Vienna] : B. K. Gerold's Sohn vi + 388 pp. [Date published 30 April 1868] [150] [Mann synonymised E. viduus Schiner with E. superbus Schiner under Taenogera, then Irwin & Lyneborg, 1989 placed E. superbus Schiner as a synonym of E. pyrrhotelus Walker].

  Type data:

   Holotype NHMV adult ♂, NSW: Sydney.
• Anabarhynchus kinbergi Thomson, C.G. 1869. Diptera. Species nova descripsit. pp. 443-614 in Unknown (ed.). Kongliga svenska fregatten Eugenies resa omkring jordan under befl af C.A. Virgin, Âren 1851-1853. Vol. 2 (Zoologi), [section] 1, (Insecta). Stockholm : P.A. Norstedt & Sner 617 pp. [478] [Mann synonymised E. with E. superbus Schiner under Taenogera, then Irwin & Lyneborg, 1989 placed E. superbus Schiner as a synonym of E. pyrrhotelus Walker].

  Type data:

   Holotype adult ♀, NSW: Sydney.

Generic Combinations

• Ectinorhynchus pyrrhotelus (Walker, 1854). —
  Irwin, M.E. & Lyneborg, L. 1989. Family Therevidae. pp. 353-358 in Evenhuis, N.L. (ed.). Catalog of the Diptera of the Australasian and Oceanian Regions. Honolulu and Leiden : Bishop Museum Press and E.J. Brill 1155 pp. [357]
• Collessiama pyrrhotelus (Walker, 1854). —
  Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [18]

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland

IBRA

NSW, Qld: Sydney Basin (SB), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)

History of changes

• Ectinorhynchus Macquart, J. 1850. Diptères exotiques nouveaux ou peu connus. 4e supplément. Mémoires de la Société Royale des Sciences, de l'Agriculture et des Arts de Lille 1849(2): 309-479 [reprinted with pagination 5–161, Roret, Paris. The reprint version includes only pp. 309–465 of the original journal article] [407(103)].

  Type species:

   Ectinorhynchus variabilis Macquart, 1850 by monotypy.
• Dimassus Walker, F. 1850. Diptera. Part I. pp. 1-76 in Saunders, W.W. (ed.). Insecta Saundersiana: or characters of undescribed insects in the collection of William Wilson Saunders, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S., &c. London : Van Voorst 474 pp. [2].

  Type species:

   Xylophagus latistria Walker, 1848 by subsequent designation, see Irwin, M.E. & Lyneborg, L. 1989. Family Therevidae. pp. 353-358 in Evenhuis, N.L. (ed.). Catalog of the Diptera of the Australasian and Oceanian Regions. Honolulu and Leiden : Bishop Museum Press and E.J. Brill 1155 pp. [356].

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

• Kertész, K. 1909. Catalogus dipterorum hucusque descriptorum. Volumen V. Bombyliidae, Therevidae, Omphralidae. Hungary : Museum Nationale Hungaricum, Budapestini [=Budapest]. pp. 199+[i]. [165]

Introduction

Ectinorhynchus is being revised by Lambkin and currently contains 15 described and at least 20 undescribed species from Australia and New Zealand. Ectinorhynchus is referred to here in its broadest sense. Close relatives to Ectinorhynchus such as Melanothereva, Pachyrrhiza and Entesia are found in Chile and undescribed genera and species are known from New Caledonia. Males of some species of Ectinorhynchus form small swarms in open areas awaiting females.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania

IBRA

NSW, Tas: Sydney Basin (SB)

Diagnosis

Antennae elongate; single row of postocular setae in male; cell m3 open; hind femur with anteroventral apical seta; velutum patches absent on fore femora; gonocoxites with medial atrium; dorsal apodeme of parameral sheath 'T'-shaped; distiphallus often with lateral flanges and spines; spermathecal sac trilobate, spermathecal duct on each spermathecal sac duct; three spermathecae. Some Ectinorhynchus have velutum patches on the ventral surface of hind femora and gonocoxites, previously considered to be a diagnostic character for the subfamily Agapophytinae.

Diagnosis References

Lyneborg, L. 1992. Therevidae (Insecta: Diptera). pp. 1-139 in Fauna of New Zealand/ Ko te Aitanga Pepeke o Aotearoa. Auckland : DSIR Plant Protection/ Te Wahanga Manaaki Tupu 139 pp.

Lyneborg, L. 2001. The Australian Stiletto-flies of the Anabarhynchus Genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae). In, Entomonograph. Stenstrup, Denmark : Apollo Books 256 pp.

Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290

General References

Lyneborg, L. 1992. Therevidae (Insecta: Diptera). pp. 1-139 in Fauna of New Zealand/ Ko te Aitanga Pepeke o Aotearoa. Auckland : DSIR Plant Protection/ Te Wahanga Manaaki Tupu 139 pp.

Lyneborg, L. 2001. The Australian Stiletto-flies of the Anabarhynchus Genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae). In, Entomonograph. Stenstrup, Denmark : Apollo Books 256 pp.

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [18, Figs 2A–B; 9E–F; 10–11; 13E–F; 14D; 27K]

Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290

History of changes

• Ectinorhynchus brunneus Kröber, O. 1912. Die Thereviden der indoaustralischen Region. (Dipt). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 1: 148-159 [158].

  Type data:

   Holotype HNHM adult ♀ (no other data), NSW.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Recorded as from New South Wales (no other information)

History of changes

• Xylophagus latistria Walker, F. 1848. List of the Specimens of Dipterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum. Part I. London : British Museum pp. 1-229. [130] [No information on types or distribution available].

  Type data:

   Lectotype BMNH (E) 241796 adult ♀ (Argent's collection), AUST: no locality.
• Xylophagus basipunctatus Walker, F. 1857. Characters of undescribed Diptera in the collection of W.W. Saunders, Esq., F.R.S., etc. [part]. Transactions of the Entomological Society of London N.S. 4: 119-158 [121].

  Type data:

   Holotype BMNH (E) 241795 adult ♂, AUST: "Curns" [Cairns?].

Generic Combinations

• Taenogera latistria (Walker, 1848). —
  Mann, J.S. 1928. Revisional notes on Australian Therevidae. Part 1. The Australian Zoologist 5: 151-194 [168]
• Ectinorhynchus latistria (Walker, 1848). —
  Irwin, M.E. & Lyneborg, L. 1989. Family Therevidae. pp. 353-358 in Evenhuis, N.L. (ed.). Catalog of the Diptera of the Australasian and Oceanian Regions. Honolulu and Leiden : Bishop Museum Press and E.J. Brill 1155 pp. [356]
• Dimassus latistria (Walker, 1848). —
  Walker, F. 1850. Diptera. Part I. pp. 1-76 in Saunders, W.W. (ed.). Insecta Saundersiana: or characters of undescribed insects in the collection of William Wilson Saunders, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S., &c. London : Van Voorst 474 pp. [1]

Distribution

Recorded from "Australia".

History of changes

• Ectinorhynchus rufipes Kröber, O. 1912. Die Thereviden der indoaustralischen Region. (Dipt). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 1: 148-159 [157].

  Type data:

   Holotype HNHM adult ♀ (DESTROYED), NSW.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Recorded as from New South Wales ( no other information)

History of changes

• Xylophagus terminalis Walker, F. 1848. List of the Specimens of Dipterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum. Part I. London : British Museum pp. 1-229. [129].

  Type data:

   Holotype BMNH (E) 241792 adult (from Mr Lambert's collection), AUST: "New Holland".

Generic Combinations

• Ectinorhynchus terminalis (Walker, 1848). —
  Kröber, O. 1912. Die Thereviden der indoaustralischen Region. (Dipt). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 1: 148-159 [153]

Distribution

Recorded from "Australia".

History of changes

• Thereva variabilis Macquart, J. 1846. Diptères exotiques nouveaux ou peu connus. Supplément. Mémoires de la Société des sciences, de l'agriculture et des arts de Lille 1844: 133-364, pls 1-20 [The date on the wrapper of the journal is 1846, the date on the title page is 1845. The last 4 pages of this paper in the journal (containing the index) are numbered 363, 364, 363, 364. The next article in the journal begins on page 365. The pagination of the reprint is continuous, thus the reprint appears to contain 2 additional pages. Reprinted with pagination 5-238, Roret, Paris, with "1846" on both the wrapper and title page. Reprint recorded in the 7 November 1846 issue of Bibliogr. Fr. The Bibliogr. Fr. mentions the journal version in the 22 August 1846 issue; it was presented by Macquart at the 22 July 1846 meeting of the Société Entomologique de France] [230(102)].

  Type data:

   Syntype(s) NHMW 1 adult ♂, 1 adult ♀, TAS.
• Dimassus terminalis Walker, F. 1850. Diptera. Part I. pp. 1-76 in Saunders, W.W. (ed.). Insecta Saundersiana: or characters of undescribed insects in the collection of William Wilson Saunders, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S., &c. London : Van Voorst 474 pp. [3].

  Type data:

   Lectotype BMNH (E) 241793 adult ♀, NSW.
• Anabarhynchus bohemani Thomson, C.G. 1869. Diptera. Species nova descripsit. pp. 443-614 in Unknown (ed.). Kongliga svenska fregatten Eugenies resa omkring jordan under befl af C.A. Virgin, Âren 1851-1853. Vol. 2 (Zoologi), [section] 1, (Insecta). Stockholm : P.A. Norstedt & Sner 617 pp. [479].

  Type data:

   Holotype adult ♂, NSW: Sydney.

Generic Combinations

• Ectinorhynchus variabilis (Macquart, 1846). —
  Macquart, J. 1850. Diptères exotiques nouveaux ou peu connus. 4e supplément. Mémoires de la Société Royale des Sciences, de l'Agriculture et des Arts de Lille 1849(2): 309-479 [reprinted with pagination 5–161, Roret, Paris. The reprint version includes only pp. 309–465 of the original journal article] [407]

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Recorded as from Tasmania (no other information)

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

NSW, Tas: Sydney Basin (SB)

History of changes

• Evansomyia Mann, J.S. 1928. Revisional notes on Australian Therevidae. Part 1. The Australian Zoologist 5: 151-194 [161] [Evansomyia was considered a synonym of Ectinorhynchus by Irwin & Lyneborg 1989: 356. Lambkin considers Evansomyia as distinct and separate from Ectinorhynchus].

  Type species:

   Ectinorrhynchus phyciformis White, 1916 by original designation.

Distribution

States

Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian South East (TSE) ; Vic: Australian Alps (AA) ; WA: Swan Coastal Plain (SWA)

General References

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [21, Figs 1C, E; 2D; 9D; 12; 13A–D; 14E; 26C–D; 27G]

History of changes

• Ectinorhynchus levis Mann, J.S. 1933. Revisional notes on Australian Therevidae. Part 3. The Australian Zoologist 7: 325-344 [334].

  Type data:

   Holotype QM T5192 adult ♂ (Nov 19??, L.J. Newnman), WA: Swan River.
  Paratype(s) QM T5191 adult ♀ (Nov 19??, L.J. Newnman), WA: Swan River.

Generic Combinations

• Evansomyia levis (Mann, 1933). —
  Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [20]

Distribution

States

Western Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

WA: Swan Coastal Plain (SWA)

History of changes

• Ectinorrhynchus phyciformis White, A. 1916. The Diptera-Brachycera of Tasmania. Part II. Families Tabanidae and Therevidae. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1915: 2-60 [32].

  Type data:

   Holotype adult ♂? (Hardy, no other data), TAS: Wedge Bay.

Generic Combinations

• Evansomyia phyciformis (White, 1916). —
  Mann, J.S. 1928. Revisional notes on Australian Therevidae. Part 1. The Australian Zoologist 5: 151-194 [162]
• Ectinorhynchus phyciformis White, 1916. —
  Irwin, M.E. & Lyneborg, L. 1989. Family Therevidae. pp. 353-358 in Evenhuis, N.L. (ed.). Catalog of the Diptera of the Australasian and Oceanian Regions. Honolulu and Leiden : Bishop Museum Press and E.J. Brill 1155 pp. [356]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian South East (TSE)

History of changes

• Ectinorhynchus scutellus Mann, J.S. 1933. Revisional notes on Australian Therevidae. Part 3. The Australian Zoologist 7: 325-344 [335].

  Type data:

   Holotype NMV adult ♂ (Jan 1928, F.E. Wilson {in F.E. Wilson collection}), VIC: Bogong Plains.
  Paratype(s) NMV adult ♀ (Jan 1928, F.E. Wilson {in F.E. Wilson collection}), VIC: Bogong Plains.

Generic Combinations

• Evansomyia scutellus (Mann, 1933). —
  Lambkin, C.L. & Turco, F. 2013. Collessiama (Diptera: Therevidae: Agapophytinae: Taenogera genus-group), a new genus from eastern Australia, with a key to the Australian genera of Therevidae. Zootaxa 3680(1): 96-117 [96]

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

Vic: Australian Alps (AA)

History of changes

• Thereva venusta Erichson, W.F. 1842. Beitrag zur Insecten-fauna von Vandiemensland, mit besonderer Berucksichtigung der geographischen Verbreitung der Insecten. Archiv für Naturgeschichte 8(1): 83-287, pls 4, 5 [272] [no type data given].

  Type data:

   Holotype ZMB adult ♀ (Schayer), TAS.

Generic Combinations

• Ectinorhynchus venusta (Erichson, 1842). —
  Irwin, M.E. & Lyneborg, L. 1989. Family Therevidae. pp. 353-358 in Evenhuis, N.L. (ed.). Catalog of the Diptera of the Australasian and Oceanian Regions. Honolulu and Leiden : Bishop Museum Press and E.J. Brill 1155 pp. [357]
• Evansomyia venusta (Erichson, 1842). —
  Lambkin, C.L. & Turco, F. 2013. Collessiama (Diptera: Therevidae: Agapophytinae: Taenogera genus-group), a new genus from eastern Australia, with a key to the Australian genera of Therevidae. Zootaxa 3680(1): 96-117 [96]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Recorded as from Tasmania (no other information)

History of changes

• Squamopygia Kröber, O. 1928. Neue Dipteren des Deutschen Entomolog. Museums in Dahlem (Conopidae, Omphralidae, Therevidae, Tabanidae). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 17: 31-41 [35].

  Type species:

   Squamopygia ornata Kröber, 1928 by subsequent designation, see Irwin, M.E. & Lyneborg, L. 1989. Family Therevidae. pp. 353-358 in Evenhuis, N.L. (ed.). Catalog of the Diptera of the Australasian and Oceanian Regions. Honolulu and Leiden : Bishop Museum Press and E.J. Brill 1155 pp. [358].

Introduction

Closely related to Ectinorhynchus, this genus is only known from a few specimens from tropical Northern Queensland and Papua New Guinea. An undescribed species is known from Papua New Guinea.

Distribution

States

Queensland

IBRA

Qld: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Desert Uplands (DEU), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), NSW North Coast (NNC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Wet Tropics (WT)

Diagnosis

Antennae elongate; frons flat, single row of postocular setae in male; cell m3 open; hind femur with anteroventral apical seta; velutum patches absent on fore and hind femora and gonocoxites; gonocoxites without medial atrium; distiphallus narrowly tapering; spermathecal sac trilobate; three spermathecae.

Diagnosis References

Kröber, O. 1928. Neue Dipteren des Deutschen Entomolog. Museums in Dahlem (Conopidae, Omphralidae, Therevidae, Tabanidae). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 17: 31-41

Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290

General References

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [35, Figs 22E–F; 23–25; 26A–B; 27E; 28C–D]

Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290

History of changes

• Nanexila atricauda Winterton, S.L. 2007. New species of Nanexila Winterton & Irwin and Taenogera Kröber from Australia (Diptera: Therevidae). Zootaxa 1413: 55-64 [56].

  Type data:

   Holotype QM T144009 adult ♀ (6.iii-4.iv.1995, 1150 m, P. Zborowski, FI [flight interception] trap, JCU (East), ANIC29021588), QLD: BS1 Longlands Gap [17.28°S 149.29°E].

Generic Combinations

• Squamopygia atricauda (Winterton, 2007). —
  Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [35, 36-37] (new combination)

Distribution

States

Queensland

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

Qld: Einasleigh Uplands (EIU)

Diagnosis

Diagnosis. Body bright orange, abdominal segments 7–8 and terminalia black; wing hyaline, tinted with orange; occiput with reflective gold pubescence medially, silver pubescence laterally.

History of changes

• Nanexila atricostalis Winterton, S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton, S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Systematics of Nanexila Winterton & Irwin, gen. nov. (Diptera: Therevidae) from Australia. Invertebrate Taxonomy 13: 237-308 [292].

  Type data:

   Holotype ANIC MEI028766 adult ♂, QLD: 6 km N Bell.
  Paratype(s) QM T57802-4 3 adult ♀ (malaise trap, open Eucalyptus forest, QLD: Scrub Rd, Brisbane Forest Pk), [27°25'05''S, 152°50'13''E]; ANIC MEI028767 adult ♀, QLD: 6 km N Bell.

Generic Combinations

• Squamopygia atricostalis (Winterton & Irwin, 1999). —
  Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [35]

Distribution

States

Queensland

IBRA

Qld: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Desert Uplands (DEU), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), NSW North Coast (NNC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Wet Tropics (WT)

History of changes

• Squamopygia ornata Kröber, O. 1928. Neue Dipteren des Deutschen Entomolog. Museums in Dahlem (Conopidae, Omphralidae, Therevidae, Tabanidae). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 17: 31-41 [35].

  Type data:

   Holotype DEIB adult ♂, QLD: Cairns.

Distribution

States

Queensland

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

Qld: Wet Tropics (WT)

History of changes

• Taenogera Kröber, O. 1912. Die Thereviden der indoaustralischen Region. (Dipt). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 1: 116-125 [118] (key).

  Type species:

   Taenogera longa Kröber, 1912 by subsequent monotypy, see Kröber, O. 1912. Die Thereviden der indoaustralischen Region. (Dipt). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 1: 148-159 [150].

  Secondary source:

   Kröber, O. 1912. Die Thereviden der indoaustralischen Region. (Dipt). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 1: 148-159 [150] (description).

Introduction

There are now five species in the genus Taenogera since the description of two new species from female specimens collected in Queensland (Winterton, 2007b). These finely built therevids are often patterned with brilliantly contrasting gold, silver or white pubescence on the head, thorax or abdomen.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania

IBRA

NSW: Australian Alps (AA) ; NSW, Qld: Brigalow Belt South (BBS), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ) ; NSW, Qld, Tas: Sydney Basin (SB) ; Qld: Wet Tropics (WT)

Diagnosis

Male frons width almost equal to female, fine pale setae present dorsally; multiple rows of postocular setae in male and female, occiput with silver, white or gold pubescence; abdomen often with triangular patches of silver velutum laterally on tergites 2–4; wing cell m3 open; fore and hind femora without elongate velutum patches; wing largely hyaline or smoky infuscate, sometimes darkened along anterior margin; distiphallus broad, parallel sided, dorsal apodeme of parameral sheath broadly ‘T’-shaped; velutum patches absent on gonocoxites (Winterton, S. L. 2007b).

Diagnosis References

Winterton, S.L. 2007. New species of Nanexila Winterton & Irwin and Taenogera Kröber from Australia (Diptera: Therevidae). Zootaxa 1413: 55-64

Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290

General References

Winterton, S.L. 2007. New species of Nanexila Winterton & Irwin and Taenogera Kröber from Australia (Diptera: Therevidae). Zootaxa 1413: 55-64

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [38, Figs 1D, F; 14H; 20B–C; 29–31]

History of changes

• Taenogera brunnea Winterton, S.L. 2007. New species of Nanexila Winterton & Irwin and Taenogera Kröber from Australia (Diptera: Therevidae). Zootaxa 1413: 55-64 [62].

  Type data:

   Holotype QM T144008 adult ♀ (22.viii–10.x.1998, G.B. Monteith, open forest, flight interception trap, ANIC29021586), QLD: Gurgeena Plateau [25°27’S 151°22’E].
  Paratype(s) QM ANIC29021587 adult ♀ (21.viii–9.x.1998, G.B. Monteith, rainforest, flight interception trap, 200 m), QLD: Nipping Gully [25°40’S 151°26’E].

Distribution

States

Queensland

IBRA

Qld: Brigalow Belt South (BBS)

Diagnosis

Frons with greyish patch of pubescence; anterior margin of wing infuscate; pleuron overlain with dense, grey pubescence; scutum with diffuse dorsocentral stripe of greyish pubescence; abdomen mostly brownish.

History of changes

• Anabarhynchus longus Schiner, I.R. 1868 [1867]. Diptera. In, Unknown (Ed.). Reise der österreichischen Fregatte Novara um die Erde in den Jahren 1857, 1858, 1859 unter den Befehlen des Commodore B. von Wüllerstorf-Urbair. Zoologischer Theil. Zweiter Band. 1. Abtheilung. Wien [= Vienna] : B. K. Gerold's Sohn vi + 388 pp. [Date published 30 April 1868] [149].

  Type data:

   Syntype(s) NMW adult ♂, adult ♀ (in copula, pinned together), NSW: Sydney.

Generic Combinations

• Taenogera longa (Schiner, 1868). —
  Irwin, M.E. & Lyneborg, L. 1989. Family Therevidae. pp. 353-358 in Evenhuis, N.L. (ed.). Catalog of the Diptera of the Australasian and Oceanian Regions. Honolulu and Leiden : Bishop Museum Press and E.J. Brill 1155 pp. [358]

Distribution

States

New South Wales

IBRA

NSW: Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Sydney Basin (SB)

Distribution References

Diagnosis

Scutum glossy black with gold velutum patches; katepisternum glabrous; legs orange; abdominal tergites 2–3
dark orange; female genitalia black.

History of changes

• Taenogera luteola Winterton, S.L. 2007. New species of Nanexila Winterton & Irwin and Taenogera Kröber from Australia (Diptera: Therevidae). Zootaxa 1413: 55-64 [61].

  Type data:

   Holotype QMBA T144007 adult ♂ (25.viii.1966, D. Smith, MEI27819), QLD: Malanda.

Distribution

States

Queensland

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

Qld: Wet Tropics (WT)

Diagnosis

Wing with distinct infuscation along anterior margin; pleuron with only sparse pubescence; scutum largely glabrous with gold velutum pubescence similar to T. longa and T. notatithorax; abdomen patterned with yellow and brown banding

History of changes

• Taenogera memnonia Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [43, Figs 30; 31C–D].
  Zoobank Registration Number:723F1444-D5FF-4C87-AE2D-8516186B00C0

  Type data:

   Holotype ANIC ♂, 0.8 km NE Thredbo, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW [36.4969S, 148.3141E].
  Paratype(s) ANIC 1♀, 0.8 km NE Thredbo, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW [36.4969S, 148.3141E].

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

NSW: Australian Alps (AA)

History of changes

• Anabarhynchus nitidus Macquart, J. 1850. Diptères exotiques nouveaux ou peu connus. 4e supplément. Mémoires de la Société Royale des Sciences, de l'Agriculture et des Arts de Lille 1849(2): 309-479 [reprinted with pagination 5–161, Roret, Paris. The reprint version includes only pp. 309–465 of the original journal article] [404(100)].

  Type data:

   Syntype(s) MNHN adult ♂, adult ♀ (Data from Winterton, Irwin & Yeates (1999)), TAS.
• Taenogera longa Kröber, O. 1912. Die Thereviden der indoaustralischen Region. (Dipt). Entomologische Mitteilungen. Berlin-Dahlem 1: 148-159 [151].

  Type data:

   Holotype ZMH adult ♀ (DESTROYED).

Generic Combinations

• Taenogera nitida (Mann, 1928). —
  Irwin, M.E. & Lyneborg, L. 1989. Family Therevidae. pp. 353-358 in Evenhuis, N.L. (ed.). Catalog of the Diptera of the Australasian and Oceanian Regions. Honolulu and Leiden : Bishop Museum Press and E.J. Brill 1155 pp. [358]

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Types recorded as from Tasmania (no other infromation). Other distribution data from Winterton, Irwin & Yeates, 1999 - Queensland: Clovelly (?) and New South Wales: Bronte, nr Sydney and Sydney.

IBRA

NSW, Qld, Tas: Sydney Basin (SB)

Distribution References

Diagnosis

Scutum with two diffuse white stripes, without gold velutum patches; pleuron with fine grey pruinescence; scutellum dark, three to four pairs of bristles; femora black; abdomen entirely black.

History of changes

• Taenogera notatithorax Mann, J.S. 1928. Revisional notes on Australian Therevidae. Part 1. The Australian Zoologist 5: 151-194 [169].

  Type data:

   Holotype QM T3265 adult ♀ (W.H. Davidson. The QM reg. number also refers to an Allotype with the same collection data. See Winterton, Irwin & Yeates (1999), MEI027817), QLD: Tamborine Mountain.
  Paratype(s) QM T3265 adult, QLD: Tamborine Mountain.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland

IBRA

NSW, Qld: South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)

Distribution References

Diagnosis

Scutum glossy black with gold velutum patches; katepisternum with patch of gold velutum in upper section;
abdominal segments 2–4 bright orange.

History of changes

• Taenogerella Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290 [283].

  Type species:

   Taenogera nigrapicalis Mann, 1928 by original designation.

Distribution

States

Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia

IBRA

ACT, NSW, Qld, Vic: Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Darling Riverine Plains (DRP), Nandewar (NAN), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH) ; NSW, Qld: Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), NSW South Western Slopes (NSS) ; NSW, Qld, SA, Vic, WA: Murray Darling Depression (MDD) ; NSW, SA, Vic, WA: Coolgardie (COO), Hampton (HAM), Murchison (MUR), Riverina (RIV), Yalgoo (YAL) ; SA, WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Esperance Plains (ESP), Eyre Yorke Block (EYB), Great Victoria Desert (GVD), Mallee (MAL), Nullarbor (NUL) ; WA: Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Pilbara (PIL)

Diagnosis

Male frons greatly narrowed, covered with bright silver velutum, numerous large setae around base of antenna and on scape; gonocoxites with large medial atrium; hypandrium fused to gonocoxites; apex of gonostylus directed dorsally; outer gonocoxal process longer than inner gonocoxal process; male abdominal velutum extensive or restricted to posterior margins of tergites; distiphallus broadly tapering, apex directed ventrally (Winterton et al 1999b).
Closely related to Taenogera, species of Taenogerella are easily distinguished by their relatively smaller size, single row of postocular setae in the male and differences in the male genitalia (Winterton et al 1999b).

Diagnosis References

Winterton, S.L. in Winterton, S.L., Yang, L., Wiegmann, B.M. & Yeates, D.K. 2001. Phylogenetic revision of Agapophytinae subf. n. (Diptera: Therevidae) based on molecular and morphological evidence. Systematic Entomology 26: 173-211

Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290

General References

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [45, Figs 1A–B; 14G; 27A–C, J; 28E–L; 32–45]

History of changes

• Taenogerella argentata Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [46, Figs 32; 34A–B; 45].
  Zoobank Registration Number:CA9603-684A-4485-AF54-B95BB691EF5F

  Type data:

   Holotype WAM ♂, Deep Reach picnic area, Millstream-Chichester National Park, WA [21.6066S, 117.1058E].

Distribution

States

Western Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

WA: Pilbara (PIL)

History of changes

• Taenogerella elizabethae Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290 [284].

  Type data:

   Holotype QM T99220 adult ♂ (22.xi.1980, G.D. Daniels, M.A. Schneider, MV lamp, MEI027883), QLD: 4 km SE Glen Aplin.
  Paratype(s) QM T32901-916, T36839 17 adults (12.xi.1996-31.i.1997, C.J. Burwell, S. Evans), QLD: Boggomoss 8, Taroom District [25°27´S, 150°02´E]; GDCB MEI027919 adult ♂ (25.xi.1979, G.Daniels), QLD: Amiens, nr Stanthorpe; UQIC MEI033881 adult (21.i.1930), QLD: Stanthorpe; UIMNH MEI 031401 adult ♀ (760 m amsl, 25.xi.1995, M. Irwin, S. Gaimari, 9 m Fockes trap {Mike Irwin Collec tion}), QLD: Carnarvon National Park, Mt Moffatt Section, Marlong Cr nr Lots Wife, site 13 [24°58´S, 147°57´E]; UQIC MEI 027914 adult ♀ (3.ii.1984, D.K. Yeates), QLD: Kroombit Tops, 45 km SSW Calliope; QM T99223-5 3 adults (2.xi.1934, A.J. Turner), QLD: Goondiwindi.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland

IBRA

NSW, Qld: Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Nandewar (NAN), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW South Western Slopes (NSS), Sydney Basin (SB), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Distribution References

Diagnosis

Scutum silver-grey velutum in male, grey pruinescent in female; less than two pairs of dorsocentral bristles, usually none; one pair of scutellar bristles; abdomen orange-brown to black, intersegmental membranes with silver elutum; spermathecal sac simple; costal margin of wing infuscate.

General References

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [48, Figs 1A; 27A; 28E–F; 33; 34C–F; 45]

History of changes

• Taenogerella kelseyi Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [48, Figs 27J; 28G–H; 35–36; 45].
  Zoobank Registration Number:4C3A2B9E-21D0-4A03-8F4A-8F9673C19218

  Type data:

   Holotype ANIC ♂, Kalbarri, WA [27.6984S, 114.1625E].
  Paratype(s) CSCA 1♂, Gabba Gabba Gully Road, Kalbarri, WA [27.7368S, 114.1487E]; QMBA 1♂, Lochada, 240 m N Bolada Camp, WA [29.194S, 116.515E]; QMBA 1♀, Forrest Lookout, 24.4 km SE Bolada Camp, WA [29.309S, 116.731E].

Distribution

States

Western Australia

IBRA

WA: Geraldton Sandplains (GS)

History of changes

• Taenogera nigrapicalis Mann, J.S. 1928. Revisional notes on Australian Therevidae. Part 1. The Australian Zoologist 5: 151-194 [16].

  Type data:

   Holotype SAMA MEI090782 adult ♀ (G.E. Wright), SA: Karoonda to Peebinga.

Generic Combinations

• Taenogerella nigrapicalis (Mann, 1928). —
  Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290 [279 (key), 285]

Distribution

States

New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Recorded as from South Australia (no other information).Other material examined by WInterton Irwin & Yeates, 1999 used for distribution data

IBRA

NSW, SA, Vic, WA: Coolgardie (COO), Hampton (HAM), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Murchison (MUR), Riverina (RIV), Yalgoo (YAL)

Distribution References

Diagnosis

Scutum black with two diffuse white stripes; scutellum with two pairs of bristles; six to nine pairs of dorsocentral bristles; abdomen pale yellow in male, segments 6–8 and genitalia black in female; male abdominal velutum extensive, covering most of tergites; spermathecal sac simple; costal margin of wing hyaline.

General References

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [51, Figs 37; 38; 45]

History of changes

• Taenogerella platina Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290.

  Type data:

   Holotype AM K167279 adult ♂ (12.ix.1992, 320 m, G. Daniels, MV lamp), Isla Gorge National Park, QLD [25°11´S, 149°58´E].
  Paratype(s) GDCB MEI028068, MEI28070, MEI028088 2 adult ♂, 1 adult ♀ (27.ix.1986, G. and A. Daniels, MV lamp), QLD: Lake Broadwater nr Dalby, site A [27°21´S, 151°06´E]; UQIC MEI028091 adult ♀ (1–2.xii.1981, G.D. Daniels, M.A. Schneider), QLD: Girraween National Park; UQIC MEI028057, MEI028087 1 adult ♂, 1 adult ♀ (27.ix.1986, D.K. Yeates), QLD: The Toombs, Mt Moffatt Section, Carnarvon National Park; QM MEI 028071, MEI028076, MEI028077 1 adult ♂, 2 adult ♀ (2.xi.1934, A.G. Turner), QLD:Goondiwindi; GDCB MEI033692–98, MEI033700–13 11 adult ♂, 8 adult ♀ (various dates 11.ix-4.x.1992, 320 m, G. Daniels, MV lamp [one pair in copula]), QLD: Isla Gorge National Park [25°11´S, 149°58´E]; QM T99221 adult ♀ (21.ix.1986, Monteith, Yeates, Thompson, MEI033875), QLD: Mt Moffatt Section, Carnarvon National Park, Chimneys/Cathedral Rock.

Distribution

States

Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria

IBRA

ACT, NSW, Qld, Vic: Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Darling Riverine Plains (DRP), Nandewar (NAN), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Distribution References

Diagnosis

Scutum with median stripe of velutum; scutellum with one pair of bristles; two pairs of dorsocentral bristles;
abdomen black; spermathecal sac trilobate; abdominal velutum as band on posterior margin of segments 1–5; costal margin of wing hyaline.

General References

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [51, Figs 1B; 14G; 27B; 28I–J; 39–40; 45]

History of changes

• Taenogerella schlingeri Winterton S.L. & Irwin, M.E. in Winterton S.L., Irwin, M.E. & Yeates, D.K. 1999. Phylogenetic revision of the Taenogera Kröber genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae), with descriptions of two new genera. Australian Journal of Entomology 38: 274-290 [288].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM K167280 adult ♂ (5.i.1986, G.& A. Daniels, MV lamp), Fitzgerald River National Park , WA [33°47´S, 119°45´E].
  Paratype(s) ANIC MEI028125, MEI028126 2 adult ♂ (21.xi.1958, E.F. Riek), WA: Pingrup; ANIC MEI028107 adult ♂ (6.xi.1969, Key & Upton), WA: 19 miles NNW Widgiemooltha [31°14´S, 121°28´E]; WAM MEI 028103 adult ♂ (8.xi.1969, Key & Upton), WA: 34 miles NNW Fraser Range HS [31°34´S, 122°35´E]; ANIC MEI028104 adult ♂ (10.x.1981, I.D. Naumann, J.C. Cardale), WA: 11 km NE Coolgardie [30°53´S, 121°15´E]; UIMNH MEI028110 adult ♂ (25.x.1977, D.H. Colless, at light {Mike Irwin Collection}), WA: 25 km ESE Cocklebiddy; WAM MEI028105 adult ♂ (15.xi.1970, Upton, Feehan), WA: 5 km S Goongarrie [30°05´S, 121°09´E].

Distribution

States

South Australia, Western Australia

IBRA

SA, WA: Coolgardie (COO), Esperance Plains (ESP), Eyre Yorke Block (EYB), Hampton (HAM), Mallee (MAL), Murchison (MUR), Nullarbor (NUL)

Diagnosis

Scutum black to grey-green with two diffuse pale stripes; scutellum with one to two pairs of bristles; four to
eight pairs of dorsocentral bristles; abdomen pale yellow to orange; spermathecal sac simple; male abdominal velutum
restricted to posterior margin of tergites 1–7; costal margin of wing hyaline.

General References

Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [52, Figs 41–42; 45]

History of changes

• Taenogerella villosa Winterton, S.L. & Lambkin, C.L. 2024. Review of the stiletto flies of the Taenogera genus group (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). Australian Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1-62 [53, Figs 27C; 28K–L; 43–45].
  Zoobank Registration Number:BE726EFC-2147-4550-BF97-CA05687F3F27

  Type data:

   Holotype ANIC ♂, Newdegate, WA [33.0938S, 119.0321E].
  Paratype(s) ANIC 1♂, 15 miles W Eucla, WA [31.7361S, 128.6458E]; ANIC 1♂, 1♀, 37 miles ENE White Well, WA [31.7364S, 133.8622E].

Distribution

States

South Australia, Western Australia

IBRA

SA, WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Great Victoria Desert (GVD), Hampton (HAM), Mallee (MAL)

History of changes