Species Melanozosteria occidentalis Mackerras, 1968
- Platyzosteria (Melanozosteria) occidentalis Mackerras, M.J. 1968. Australian Blattidae (Blattodea). VIII. The Platyzosteria group: subgenus Melanozosteria Stål. Australian Journal of Zoology 16: 237-331 [312].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC ♂ adult, Perth, WA.
Paratype(s) ANIC 2♂ 3♀ adults.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Only published localities Perth and Lesmurdie.
IBRA
WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Esperance Plains (ESP), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Jarrah Forest (JF), Mallee (MAL), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Warren (WAR), Yalgoo (YAL)
Ecological Descriptors
Under bark.
Extra Ecological Information
Adults produce a defensive secretion.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-Aug-2021 | 05-Jun-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 03-Jan-2012 | 03-Jan-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 03-Jan-2012 | 03-Jan-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 04-Jan-2012 | 04-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |