Species Diporochaeta (Vesiculodrilus) volvens (Spencer, 1900)
- Megascolides volvens Spencer, W.B. 1900. Further descriptions of Australian earthworms, Part I. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria ns 13(1): 29-67 [39-40].
Type data:
Syntype(s) NMV F40590 ('desiccated' according to Jensz & Smith (1969)), near the source of the River Yarra, Victoria [37°44'S 145°44'E]; AM W1292 a single specimen ('has collecting data indicating it is part of the type series' (Jamieson (2000)), near the source of the River Yarra, Victoria [37°44'S 145°44'E].
Distribution
States
Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Source of River Yarra.
Known only from type locality.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Vic: South Eastern Highlands (SEH)
General References
Jamieson, B.G.M. 2000. Native Earthworms of Australia (Megascolecidae, Megascolecinae). Enfield, New Hampshire, USA : Science Publishers, Inc. [CD ROM] 2506 pp. [Date published 12 December 2000] [572] (as Megascolides volvens)
Jensz, R.L. & Smith, B.J. 1969. Catalogue of Baldwin Spencer earthworm types in the National Museum of Victoria, Australia. Memoirs of the National Museum of Victoria, Melbourne 29: 85-110 [102-103] (as Megascolides volvens)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-Oct-2023 | OLIGOCHAETA | 07-Feb-2013 | MODIFIED | Dr Robin Wilson |
| 15-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |