Species Dilophus tricuspidatus Hardy, 1982
- Dilophus tricuspidatus Hardy, D.E. 1982. The Bibionidae (Diptera) of Australia. Australian Journal of Zoology 30: 805-855 [851].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC ♂ adult, Porongurup National Park, WA.
Paratype(s) ANIC 16♀ 45♂ adults; 9♀ 18♂ adults (WADA/BPBM/UH).
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
WA: Esperance Plains (ESP), Jarrah Forest (JF), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Warren (WAR)
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: volant.
Diagnosis
A single row of 3 spines near middle of front tibia; hind tarsi swollen; rostrum short, not developed beyond bases of antennae. Pile of thorax pale yellow; legs all dark coloured, typically black or dark brown with tinge of rufous on tibiae and tarsi. Male genitalia with claspers beak-like on inner margins; female cerci fused on middle line for c. two thirds their length; 9th tergum square on lateral margins.
Diagnosis References
Hardy, D.E. 1982. The Bibionidae (Diptera) of Australia. Australian Journal of Zoology 30: 805-855
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Nov-2011 | 29-Sep-2015 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |