Genus Wurda Lambkin & Yeates, 2003
- Wurda Lambkin, C.L. & Yeates, D.K. in Lambkin, C.L., Yeates, D.K. & Greathead, D.J. 2003. An evolutionary radiation of beeflies in semi-arid Australia: systematics of the Exoprosopini (Diptera:Bombyliidae). Invertebrate Systematics 17: 735-891 [833].
Type species:
Wurda emu Lambkin & Yeates, 2003 by original designation, see Lambkin, C.L., Yeates, D.K. & Greathead, D.J. 2003. An evolutionary radiation of beeflies in semi-arid Australia: systematics of the Exoprosopini (Diptera:Bombyliidae). Invertebrate Systematics 17: 735-891 [833].
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
IBRA
NSW: Channel Country (CHC) ; WA: Carnarvon (CAR)
Diagnosis
Small to medium-sized yellow to brown flies; laterothoracic stripe yellow, restricted to base of wing; yellow abdominal scaling extensive; sternal scales, setae and long hairs white at least on S2-3, S4-7 with yellow to dark reddish brown scales, at most black setae on S4-7. Wing with distinct medial hyaline band. Epandrium basolateral flange subquadrate, longer and broader than half the length of the E base. Medioventral process on EP above AE. Anterior arms of aedeagal sheath short. Female SR round.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Aug-2010 | ADDED |