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Family LECANODIASPIDIDAE

Introduction

This small family, possibly of Gondwanan origins (Howell & Kosztarab 1972; Williams 1984), is tropicopolitan with extensions into temperate areas.

The described Australian fauna comprises four genera and 19 species and occurs mainly on endemic trees and some are associated with Rutaceae, including citrus.

 

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)
21-Nov-2012 21-Nov-2012 MODIFIED
29-Jun-2012 29-Jun-2012 MODIFIED
02-May-2011 MODIFIED