Species Neosardus phaleratus Yeates, 1996
- Neosardus phaleratus Yeates, D.K. 1996. Revision of the Australian bee fly genus Neosardus Roberts (Diptera: Bombyliidae). Invertebrate Taxonomy 10: 47-75 [Date published 1 March] [67].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC ♀ (29.x.1970, Upton & Feehan), WA: 1 km NE of Millstream [21°35'S, 117°04'E].
Paratype(s) ANIC ♀ (31.x.1970, Upton & Feehan), WA: 4 km ESE of Millstream [21°36'S, 117°07'E]; ANIC ♀ (23.x.1970, D.H. Colless), WA: Millstream; GDCB 2♀ (2.i.1987, G. & A. Daniels), WA: Moir's Rock, 42 km NNW of Salmon Gums [32°39'S, 121°25'E].
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IBRA
WA: Mallee (MAL), Pilbara (PIL)
Diagnosis
Integumental colour of head yellow, scutum black with yellow at sides; postpronotal lobes, scutellum and legs yellow. Pleurae yellow except ventral half of katepisternum, and meropleurite brown. Abdomen integumental colour with tergites 1 mostly yellow, tergites 2-7 black with posterior border narrowly yellow. Hairs on frons black. Reflective scales on scutum and scutellum green, on abdomen a mixture of green and coppery coloured. Wings with pale yellow infuscation on basal 2/3, apical 1/3 smoky-hyaline. Haltere knob yellow with brown spot on anterior margin. Body length 5.2-7.0 mm.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Aug-2010 | ADDED |