Species Pleistodontes imperialis Saunders, 1882
- Pleistodontes imperialis Saunders, S.S. 1882. Error as to fig-insect from Ficus religiosa. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine 19: 163-164 [Date published 31/12/1882] [163].
Type data:
Lectotype BMNH ♀, NSW.Subsequent designation references:
Lopez-Vaamonde, C., Dixon, D.J. & Cook, J.M. 2002. Revision of the Australian species of Pleistodontes (Hymenoptera: Agaonidae) fig-pollinating wasps and their host-plant associations. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 136: 637-683 [658-659] (for designation of Lectotype). - Pleistodontes nigris Girault, A.A. 1925. Some gem-like or marvellous inhabitants of the woodlands heretofore unknown and by most never seen nor dreamt. Privately Published. 3 pp. [2].
Type data:
Lectotype QM T9329 ♀, Brisbane, QLD.
Paralectotype(s) QM T9329 3♀♀, Brisbane, QLD.Subsequent designation references:
Lopez-Vaamonde, C., Dixon, D.J. & Cook, J.M. 2002. Revision of the Australian species of Pleistodontes (Hymenoptera: Agaonidae) fig-pollinating wasps and their host-plant associations. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 136: 637-683 [658-659] (for designation of Lectotype & Paralectotypes). - Pleistodontes nigricaput Girault, A.A. 1927. Notes on and descriptions of chalcid wasps (Chalcididae) in the South Australian Museum. Records of the South Australian Museum (Adelaide) 3: 309-338 [Date published 30/06/1927] [337].
Type data:
Lectotype QM T9326 ♀, Sydney, NSW.
Paralectotype(s) QM T9326 4♀♀, Sydney, NSW.Subsequent designation references:
Lopez-Vaamonde, C., Dixon, D.J. & Cook, J.M. 2002. Revision of the Australian species of Pleistodontes (Hymenoptera: Agaonidae) fig-pollinating wasps and their host-plant associations. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 136: 637-683 [658-659] (for designation of Lectotype & Paralectotypes).
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Lopez-Vaamonde, C., Dixon, D.J. & Cook, J.M. 2002. Revision of the Australian species of Pleistodontes (Hymenoptera: Agaonidae) fig-pollinating wasps and their host-plant associations. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 136: 637-683 [658] (Pleistodontes nigris Girault, 1925 and Pleistodontes nigricaput Girault, 1927 as synonyms of Pleistodontes imperialis Saunders, 1882)
Distribution
States
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia
IBRA
ACT, NSW, Qld, SA: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Eyre Yorke Block (EYB), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Wet Tropics (WT)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Pollinator of Ficus rubiginosa
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-May-2020 | CHALCIDOIDEA | 26-Oct-2018 | MODIFIED | Karin Koch |
| 07-Aug-2012 | 25-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |