Species Desmozosteria michaelseni Shelford, 1909
- Desmozosteria michaelseni Shelford, R.W.C. 1909. Blattidae. pp. 129-142 in Michaelsen, W. & Hartmeyer, R. (eds). Die Fauna Südwest-Australiens. Jena : G. Fischer Vol. 2(9). [139].
Type data:
Holotype ZMH ♀ nymph, Boorabbin, WA.Type locality references:
Mackerras, M.J. 1966. Australian Blattidae (Blattodea). IV. Megazosteria, gen. nov., and revision of the genus Desmozosteria Shelford. Australian Journal of Zoology 14: 305-334 [322].
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Only published localities Boorabbin and Dedari area.
IBRA
WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Esperance Plains (ESP), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Jarrah Forest (JF), Mallee (MAL), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Warren (WAR), Yalgoo (YAL)
Ecological Descriptors
Cryptozoic.
Extra Ecological Information
Record from Mallee and Triodia [Poaceae] habitat, ground dwellers which retreat under stones, debris, logs and tussocks.
General References
Mackerras, M.J. 1966. Australian Blattidae (Blattodea). IV. Megazosteria, gen. nov., and revision of the genus Desmozosteria Shelford. Australian Journal of Zoology 14: 305-334 [322] (redescription, genitalia description)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Jan-2012 | 03-Jan-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 03-Jan-2012 | 03-Jan-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 04-Jan-2012 | 04-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |