Species Diselmobius lechi Wanat, 2023
- Diselmobius lechi Wanat, M. 2023. Diselmobius, a new basal genus of apionine Weevil (Coleoptera: Brentidae: Apioninae) From Tasmania. Annales Zoologici (Warsaw) 73(3): 389-396 [391].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC 205780 ♀, Mt Field National Park, near ski tow, TAS [42°40’59”S 146°37’54”E].
Paratype(s) ANIC 205781 1 ♀, same data as holotype; ANIC 205779 1 ♀, Cradle Mountain National Park, Lake Dove Rd, TAS [41°38’58”S 145°57’39”E]; ANIC no reg. no. listed 1 ♀, same as ANIC 205779.
Introduction
Wanat (2023) suggested Diselmobius may be most closely related to Rhinorhynchidius, tribe Rhinorhynchidiini, but with Diselmobius known only from female specimens he left the genus unplaced to tribe until male specimens can be examined.
Distribution
States
Tasmania
Extra Distribution Information
Known from Cradle Mountain and Field Mountain, inland TAS
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Tas: Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR)
Ecological Descriptors
Herbivore (associated flora: Diselma archeri Hooker, 1857 [CUPRESSACEAE] Cheshunt Pine).
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLYPHAGA | 21-Nov-2024 | ADDED | Max Beatson |