Species Psilota tristis Klocker, 1924
- Psilota tristis Klocker, A. 1924. On a collection of syrphids from Queensland with descriptions of a new genus and of eight new species. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 8: 53-60 [54].
Type data:
Holotype ZMUC ♀ (26 Sep. 1916), Qld: Brisbane.Type locality references:
Meier, R. (compiler) with help from W. Buch, P.N. Buhl, K.D. Klass, V. Michelsen & J.F.T. Petersen 17 May 2005. Collection inventory of the Diptera collection of the Zoological Museum, University of Copenhagen (ZMUC). http://www.zmuc.dk/EntoWeb/collections-http://www.zmuc.dk/EntoWeb/collections-databaser/Diptera/dipterasites.htm (accessed 01/01/2012); Daniels, G 1985. Type-Specimens of Diptera (Insecta) in the Queensland Museum. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 22(1): 75-100 [84].
Generic Combinations
- Psilota tristis (Klocker, 1924).
Introduction
Psilota tristis doubtlessly encompasses multiple species as described here. Initial DNA barcode analysis indicate that at least 23 species are represented. Further DNA barcoding and male genitalia dissection is required to adequately separate the full range of specimens into species
Distribution
States
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
ACT, NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic, WA: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Darwin Coastal (DAC), Flinders (FLI), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Jarrah Forest (JF), Mallee (MAL), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), NSW North Coast (NNC), Pine Creek (PCK), Pilbara (PIL), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR), Tasmanian West (TWE), Victoria Bonaparte (VB), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP), Warren (WAR), Wet Tropics (WT)
Diagnosis References
Young, A.D., Skevington, J.H. & Van Steenis, W. 2020. Revision of the Psilota Meigen, 1822 flower flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) of Australia. Zootaxa 4737(1): 1-126 [79-87] (redescription and collection locations)
General References
Young, A.D., Skevington, J.H. & Van Steenis, W. 2020. Revision of the Psilota Meigen, 1822 flower flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) of Australia. Zootaxa 4737(1): 1-126 [87]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2020 | SYRPHIDAE Latreille, 1802 | 27-Feb-2020 | MODIFIED | Max Beatson (AM) |
| 29-Mar-2012 | 29-Mar-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 07-Apr-2010 | MODIFIED |