Species Ethonion breve (Carter, 1923)
- Ethon breve Carter, H.J. 1923. Revision of the genera Ethon, Cisseis and their allies (Buprestidae). Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 48(2): 159-176 [160].
Type data:
Holotype AM K67285 sex unknown, Perth, WA.
Paratype(s) AM sex unknown (allotype).
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IBRA
WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Esperance Plains (ESP), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Jarrah Forest (JF), Mallee (MAL), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Warren (WAR), Yalgoo (YAL)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Western Australia: SW coastal
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: diurnal, herbivore (associated flora: Patersonia occidentalis R.Br. [IRIDACEAE] Long Purple Flag), volant.
Larva: gall-inducer.
Extra Ecological Information
Hawkeswood (1980) recorded this species from the flowers of Patersonia occidentalis (Iridaceae).
Associated Flora References
Bellamy, C.L. 2002. Coleoptera: Buprestoidea. In Houston, W.W.K. (ed.) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 29.5. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing, Australia. pp. XII 491 +4 colour pls [397] (Patersonia occidentalis)
Hawkeswood, T.J. 1980. An adult food plant of Ethon breve (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Western Australian Naturalist 14(7): 198 [198] (Patersonia occidentalis)
Hawkeswood, T.J. & Turner, J.R. 1992. Review of the biology and host-plants of Ethon fissiceps (Kirby) and other Ethon species (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Giornale Italiano di Entomologia 6: 169-174 [174] (Patersonia occidentalis)
Webb, G.A. 1993. Plant associations of some Australian jewel beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae: Agrilinae). Victorian Naturalist 110: 160-162 [162] (Patersonia occidentalis)
General References
Carter, H.J. 1929. A check list of the Australian Buprestidae. With tables and keys to sub-families, tribes, and genera (by A. Théry). The Australian Zoologist 5(4): 265-304 [Date published 24 Mar 1929] [276]
Hawkeswood, T.J. 1980. An adult food plant of Ethon breve (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Western Australian Naturalist 14(7): 198 [198] (adult food plant)
Obenberger, J. 1935. Buprestidae 4. pp. 785-934 in W. Junk & S. Schenkling (eds). Coleopterorum Catalogus. 's-Gravenhage : W. Junk Vol. 143. [861]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Jun-2022 | BUPRESTIDAE Leach, 1815 | 16-Jun-2022 | MODIFIED | |
| 04-Aug-2021 | BUPRESTIDAE Leach, 1815 | 27-May-2022 | MODIFIED | |
| 24-Dec-2020 | BUPRESTOIDEA | 16-Jun-2022 | MODIFIED | |
| 01-Jul-2020 | POLYPHAGA | 16-Jun-2022 | MODIFIED | Max Beatson |
| 05-Mar-2019 | BUPRESTIDAE Leach, 1815 | 16-Jun-2022 | MODIFIED | |
| 28-Jan-2014 | BUPRESTIDAE Leach, 1815 | 16-Jun-2022 | MODIFIED | Dr Federica Turco (QM) |
| 16-Jun-2022 | MODIFIED |