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<i>Malipo speciosa</i> (Evans), type species of <i>Malipo</i> Evans.

Malipo speciosa (Evans), type species of Malipo Evans.

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Genus Malipo Evans, 1966


Compiler and date details

5 September 2011 - Murray J. Fletcher.

 

Introduction

This endemic genus contains two species, one restricted to SW Western Australia and the other to eastern Australia. Both species are medium sized and unremarkable in external appearance, the main distinguishing features being the structures of the male genitalia.

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.


IBRA and IMCRA regions (map not available)

IBRA

NSW, Qld, WA: Sydney Basin (SB), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ) ; Qld, WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Coolgardie (COO), Mallee (MAL)

Diagnosis

The labium terminates between the bases of the hind coxae. The frontoclypeus is convex. The antennal ledges are distinct and there is a well-defined crown, slightly wider against the eyes than in the centre. The tegmina are apically narrow with a wide appendix which narrowly continues around the apex of the tegmen. The hind tibiae have two spurs and numerous spines. In the male genitalia, the subgenital plates are broad and apically emarginate and the aedeagus is hook-shaped (Evans 1966).

 

ID Keys

Fletcher, M.J. (2008) Illustrated Key to the Genera of the Tribe Ipoini (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Eurymelinae) http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/leafhop/eurymelinae/ipo00.htm

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
05-Dec-2019 02-Dec-2011 MODIFIED
12-Feb-2010 (import)