Species Alseis hackeri Stevens, 1991
Alseis hackeri Stevens, adult male (mounted ex ethanol).
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Species Alseis hackeri Stevens, 1991
Compiler and date details
2 February 2012 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Alseis hackeri Stevens, M.M. 1991. Revision of the genus Alseis Kirkaldy (Homoptera: Cicadelloidea: Cicadellidae) with descriptions of six new species. Invertebrate Taxonomy 5: 43-59 [55].
Type data:
Holotype QM T.11565 ♂ (coll.: i.1926, H. Hacker), Tooloom, New South Wales.
Introduction
This species was based on a single male specimen from Tooloom in the far NE corner of New South Wales but a second specimen, which matches the male genitalia of the holotype, is known from near Adelaide, South Australia. This indicates that the species of Alseis may be quite widespread but they are clearly not very common. The species was named "in honour of the late Henry Hacker in recognition of his contribution to Australian entomology."
Distribution
States
New South Wales, South Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW, SA: Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Ecological Descriptors
All stages: phloem feeder.
Diagnosis
This species can be identified by examination of the male genitalia, as described and illustrated by Stevens (1991).
ID Keys
Stevens 1991: 46
Diagnosis References
Stevens, M.M. 1991. Revision of the genus Alseis Kirkaldy (Homoptera: Cicadelloidea: Cicadellidae) with descriptions of six new species. Invertebrate Taxonomy 5: 43-59 [55–57]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Sep-2011 | 20-Sep-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |