Genus Gyropus Nitzsch, 1818
- Gyropus Nitzsch, C.L. 1818. Die Familien und Gattungen der Theierinsekten (insecta epizoica); als ein Prodromus einer Naturgeschichte derselben. Magazin der Entomologie 3: 261-318 [302].
Type species:
Gyropus ovalis Burmeister, 1838 by subsequent designation, see International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature 1955. Opinion no. 342 Designation, under the Plenary Powers, of type species for the nominal genera Lipeurus Nitzsch, 1818, Colpocephalum Nitzsch, 1818 and Gyropus Nitzsch, 1818 (Class Insecta, Order Mallophaga) in harmony with current nomenclatorial practice. Opinions and Declarations rendered by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature 10(9): 271-298 [273].
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Cosmopolitan.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-Jul-2012 | 23-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |