Genus Gadgarra Chandler, 2001
- Gadgarra Chandler, D.S. 2001. Biology, morphology, and systematics of the ant-like litter beetle genera of Australia (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae). Gainesville, FL : Memoirs on Entomology, International Vol. 15 viii + 560 pp. [Date published 30 April 2001] [271].
Type species:
Gadgarra halfpappi Chandler, 2001 by original designation.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Based on a single Australian species.
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), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Wet Tropics (WT)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- New South Wales: SE coastal
- Queensland: NE coastal
Diagnosis
Head elongate-trapezoidal; frontal rostrum prominent, antennal tubercles lacking; distinct dorsal postantennal sulci visible in females; lateral margins of head with setose lateral postantennal pits. Pronotum with median and lateral longitudinal sulci, lacking basolateral tubercles and basolateral foveae. Elytra with 2 basal foveae, discal striae converging to near elytral suture and reaching elytral apex. Visible tergite 1 (IV) laterally notched at base, tergites all rounded laterally.
Diagnosis References
Chandler, D.S. 2001. Biology, morphology, and systematics of the ant-like litter beetle genera of Australia (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae). Gainesville, FL : Memoirs on Entomology, International Vol. 15 viii + 560 pp. [Date published 30 April 2001] [271]
History of changes
Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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21-Mar-2016 | 20-Apr-2011 | MOVED | ||
12-Feb-2010 | (import) |