Australian Biological Resources Study

Australian Faunal Directory

<i>Alotartessus iambe</i> (Kirkaldy), type species of <i>Alotartessus</i> F. Evans.

Alotartessus iambe (Kirkaldy), type species of Alotartessus F. Evans.

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Genus Alotartessus F. Evans, 1981


Compiler and date details

13 December 2011 - Murray J. Fletcher

 

Introduction

A monotypic endemic genus found in eastern mainland Australia.

 

Distribution

States

Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria


Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.


IBRA and IMCRA regions (map not available)

IBRA

ACT, NSW, Qld, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)

Diagnosis

Small yellowish brown insects. Crown slightly longer against eyes than in centre or of even length. Male genitalia: pygophore approximately rectangular, hind margin dorsally emarginate; aedeagus narrowly U-shaped with a pair of long narrow apical processes; Xth segment lacking processes. Female: VIIth abdominal sternum posteriorly sinuate, medially notched (Evans 1981).

 

ID Keys

Evans 1981: 115–118

 

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)
20-Sep-2011 20-Sep-2011 MOVED
12-Feb-2010 (import)