Species Echmepteryx (Thylacopsis) madagascariensis (Kolbe, 1885)
- Thylax madagascariensis Kolbe, H.J. 1885. Zur Kenntnis der Psociden-Fauna Madagaskars. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 29: 183-192 pl. IVB [184].
Type data:
Holotype whereabouts unknown adult (sex unknown; Badonnel, A. 1967. Insectes Psocoptères. Faune de Madagascar 23: 1–238 496 figs [7] states that the type could not be found), Madagascar. - Echmepteryx costalis Banks, N. 1931. On some Psocidae from the Hawaiian Is. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 7(3): 437-441 pls VII-IX [439].
Type data:
Syntype(s) MCZ adults (sexes not given, at least 2 specimens), Ewa, Oahu, Hawaiian Is. - Thylacopsis albidus Badonnel, A. 1949. Psocoptères de la Côte d'Ivoire. Mission Paulian-Delamare (1945). Revue Française d'Entomologie 16: 20-46 61 figs [25].
Type data:
Syntype(s) MNHP 8♂ 10♀ adults (for 2 nymphs and 4 specimens the sex could not be determined by the author), Le Banco, Ivory Coast.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Badonnel, A. 1967. Insectes Psocoptères. Faune de Madagascar 23: 1-238 496 figs [7]
- Thornton, I.W.B., Lee, S.S. & Chui, W.D. 1972. Insects of Micronesia: Psocoptera. Insects of Micronesia 8(4): 45-144, 32 figs [66]
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
First record for Lord Howe Island. Previously known from Madagascar, Réunion, Isle Glorieuse, Seychelles, East Africa, Ivory Coast, Bioko Is., South America, North America, Australia, Hawaii, Bonin Is., Marianas, Kermadecs, Chagos Archipelago, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Galapagos, Tonga, Society Islands, Indonesia, Bermuda, Jamaica, Fiji, Diego Garcìa, Chile, Hong Kong, Germany (introduced, in greenhouse). (Smithers, 2007)
IBRA
NSW, Qld: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Desert Uplands (DEU), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), NSW North Coast (NNC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Wet Tropics (WT)
Other Regions
Lord Howe Island terrestrial & freshwater
Original AFD Distribution Data
Afrotropical Region
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: NE coastal
- New Zealand
Nearctic Region
Oriental Region
- Indonesia
Palaearctic Region
Distribution References
- Smithers, C.N. 2007. Lord Howe Island Psocoptera (Insecta). Records of the Australian Museum 59: 9-26 [12] (First record for Lord Howe Island)
Ecological Descriptors
Arboreal, litter, riparian.
Extra Ecological Information
Also in finch nests (in Africa).
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |