Species Austrothaumalea bifida Sinclair, 2008
- Austrothaumalea bifida Sinclair, B.J. 2008. New species of Austrothaumalia Tonnoir from Australia (Diptera: Thaumaleidae). Records of the Australian Museum 60: 1-12 [4].
Type data:
Holotype AM ♂ (600m, 9.iv.1994; seep, B.J. Sinclair), QLD: Mt. Elliot N.P., above Alligator Ck.
Paratype(s) AM 1♂ 5♀ (600m, 9.iv.1994; seep, B.J. Sinclair), QLD: Mt. Elliot N.P., above Alligator Ck.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IBRA
Qld: Brigalow Belt South (BBS)
Diagnosis
This species is distinguished by the bifid gonostylus and forked apex of the paramere. It appears to be closely related to A. cervulus and A. uptoni on the basis of their bifid gonostylus and truncate gonocoxal plate. The apex of the paramere of A. bifidus differs between the holotype (forked) and paratype (sickle-shaped), a similar variation in the apex of the paramere was also noted in A. commoni (Theischinger, 1986, figs 25–26).
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Jun-2011 | 10-Jun-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |