Species Astraeus (Astraeus) aridus Barker, 1989
- Astraeus (Astraeus) aridus Barker, S. 1989. Contributions to the taxonomy of Australian Buprestidae (Coleoptera): new species of Astraeus and Stigmodera (Castiarina) and a key to Astraeus (s.s.). Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 113(4): 185-194 [188].
Type data:
Holotype SAMA I 21223 ♂, Puttapa Gap, 21 km S Copley, SA.
Paratype(s) SAMA I 21224 ♀ (allotype); SAMA 14 ♂, 14 ♀.
Ecological Descriptors
Adults: terrestrial (associated flora: Melaleuca glomerata F.Muell. [MYRTACEAE] Desert Honey-myrtle (adults on foliage)).
Associated Flora References
Barker, S. 1989. Contributions to the taxonomy of Australian Buprestidae (Coleoptera): new species of Astraeus and Stigmodera (Castiarina) and a key to Astraeus (s.s.). Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 113(4): 185-194 [188] (Melaleuca glomerata)
Bellamy, C.L. 2002. Coleoptera: Buprestoidea. In Houston, W.W.K. (ed.) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 29.5. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing, Australia. pp. XII 491 +4 colour pls [17] (Melaleuca glomerata)
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2024 | BUPRESTIDAE Leach, 1815 | 03-Oct-2024 | MODIFIED | |
| 16-Jun-2022 | BUPRESTIDAE Leach, 1815 | 10-Sep-2024 | MODIFIED | |
| 04-Aug-2021 | BUPRESTIDAE Leach, 1815 | 03-Oct-2024 | MODIFIED | |
| 24-Dec-2020 | BUPRESTOIDEA | 03-Oct-2024 | MODIFIED | |
| 01-Jul-2020 | POLYPHAGA | 03-Oct-2024 | MODIFIED | Max Beatson |
| 05-Mar-2019 | BUPRESTIDAE Leach, 1815 | 03-Oct-2024 | MODIFIED | |
| 28-Jan-2014 | BUPRESTIDAE Leach, 1815 | 03-Oct-2024 | MODIFIED | Dr Federica Turco (QM) |
| 14-Jan-2011 | 14-Jan-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |