Genus Dorrotartessus F. Evans, 1981
Compiler and date details
11 January 2012 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Dorrotartessus Evans, F. 1981. The Tartessinae of Australia, New Guinea and some adjacent Islands (Homoptera: Cicadellidae). Pacific Insects 23(1-2): 112-188 [123].
Type species:
Dorrotartessus dorrigensis F. Evans, 1981 by original designation.
Introduction
This endemic monotypic genus is apparently known only from the male holotype. No additional specimens are in the J.W. Evans collection.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW: NSW North Coast (NNC)
Diagnosis
Small yellowish brown, dark brown to black insects. Crown slightly shorter in centre than against eyes. Male genitalia: pygophore narrowing posteriorly, apically rounded and heavily spined, dorsally produced as a finger-like process; aedeagus columnar with a pair of acute apical processes and a strong spine-like projection arising from near the base; Xth segment lacking processes. Female VIIth abdominal sternite helmet-shaped (Evans 1981).
ID Keys
Evans 1981: 115–118
Diagnosis References
Evans, F. 1981. The Tartessinae of Australia, New Guinea and some adjacent Islands (Homoptera: Cicadellidae). Pacific Insects 23(1-2): 112-188 [123]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Sep-2011 | 20-Sep-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |