Genus Arachnocampa Edwards, 1924
Taxonomic Decision for Subgeneric Arrangement
- Harrison, R.A. 1966. Australian glow-worms of the genus Arachnocampa Edwards (Diptera: Mycetophilidae). Pacific Insects 8: 877-883 [878]
- Baker C.H. 2010. A new subgenus and five new species of Australian Glow-worms (Diptera: Keroplatidae: Arachnocampa). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 55: 11-41 [Date published 15 March] [22]
Introduction
The genus was redescribed by Baker (2010) and a diagnosis and key to the subgenera are provided. The publication is extensively illustrated.
Baker (2010) described the new subgenus A. lucifera and included in it A. tasmaniensis Ferguson. The subgenus A. (Arachnocampa) Edwards now includes only the New Zealand species A. luminosa (Skuse).
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW, Qld: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Desert Uplands (DEU), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), New England Tablelands (NET) ; NSW, Qld, Tas: Nandewar (NAN), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian West (TWE), Wet Tropics (WT) ; NSW, Qld, Tas, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR) ; Tas, Vic: NSW South Western Slopes (NSS)
Distribution References
- Baker C.H. 2010. A new subgenus and five new species of Australian Glow-worms (Diptera: Keroplatidae: Arachnocampa). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 55: 11-41 [Date published 15 March]
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS. Empodia and pulvilli absent. Radial sector originating far before middle of wing and far before tip of costa. R4 absent. Larval head capsule as long as broad. Labrum hood-like. Larval mandibles longer than broad with prominent teeth. Larval antennae vestigial. Posterior abdominal segment of larva with papillae. Pupation taking place in larval web. Pupa not actively mobile, but upon disturbance is capable of small movements within the larval snare
Diagnosis References
Baker C.H. 2010. A new subgenus and five new species of Australian Glow-worms (Diptera: Keroplatidae: Arachnocampa). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 55: 11-41 [Date published 15 March] [19-20]
General References
Baker C.H. 2010. A new subgenus and five new species of Australian Glow-worms (Diptera: Keroplatidae: Arachnocampa). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 55: 11-41 [Date published 15 March] [19-22]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Nov-2011 | 16-Nov-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |