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Genus Homasterope Kornicker, 1975

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Genus Homasterope Kornicker, 1975

 

Introduction

Males of Homasterope have a female-type sensory seta with 6 terminal filaments, a feature unique within the subfamily. In both sexes there are also fewer than six dorsal seta on the article 3 of the first antenna (rare but not unique). Kornicker (1975) erected this genus for two new species and two new combinations. The type species is Asterope curta Skogsberg, 1920; there are currently 5 species. However, no males are known for H. micra and so its placement in this genus is not certain.

 

Distribution

Extra Distribution Information

Known from southern oceans.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.
IBRA and IMCRA regions (map not available)
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones (map not available)

IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

  • Australia
    • 200 mile fishing zone: SE oceanic

Distribution References

Diagnosis

The genus is based on the presence of a female-type sensory bristle on fifth segment of the male 1st antenna. The females have fewer than 6 bristles along the dorsal margin of the 3rd segment of the 1st antenna, which is encountered rarely among other genera in the subfamily.

 

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)
28-Mar-2012 28-Mar-2012 MODIFIED
30-Mar-2010 MODIFIED