Genus Cordoliarus Löcker, 2006
Compiler and date details
4 September 2010 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Cordoliarus Löcker, B., Fletcher, M.J., Larivière, M.-C. & Gurr, G.M. 2006. The Australian Pentastirini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae). Zootaxa 1290: 1-138 [12].
Type species:
Cordoliarus mareebensis Löcker, 2006 by original designation.
Introduction
This monotypic genus from the wet tropics of North Queensland is named after the heart-shaped arrangement of the genital styles. Whether this feature is of generic significance will require the discovery of additional species.
Distribution
States
Queensland
IBRA
Qld: Wet Tropics (WT)
Diagnosis
The shape and carination of the head, i.e. the carination on the tip of the head and the heart-shaped genital styles are diagnostic for this genus.
ID Keys
Löcker, B., Fletcher, M.J. and Larivière, M.-C. (2006). Illustrated Key to the Genera of the Tribe Pentastirini found in Australia (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae)http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/fulgor/cixiid/pentastirini/penta00.htm
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Sep-2010 | ADDED |