Genus Alotartessus F. Evans, 1981
Alotartessus iambe (Kirkaldy), type species of Alotartessus F. Evans.
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Genus Alotartessus F. Evans, 1981
Compiler and date details
13 December 2011 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Alotartessus Evans, F. 1981. The Tartessinae of Australia, New Guinea and some adjacent Islands (Homoptera: Cicadellidae). Pacific Insects 23(1-2): 112-188 [124].
Type species:
Tartessus iambe Kirkaldy, 1907 by original designation.
Introduction
A monotypic endemic genus found in eastern mainland Australia.
Distribution
States
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
ACT, NSW, Qld, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Diagnosis
Small yellowish brown insects. Crown slightly longer against eyes than in centre or of even length. Male genitalia: pygophore approximately rectangular, hind margin dorsally emarginate; aedeagus narrowly U-shaped with a pair of long narrow apical processes; Xth segment lacking processes. Female: VIIth abdominal sternum posteriorly sinuate, medially notched (Evans 1981).
ID Keys
Evans 1981: 115–118
Diagnosis References
Evans, F. 1981. The Tartessinae of Australia, New Guinea and some adjacent Islands (Homoptera: Cicadellidae). Pacific Insects 23(1-2): 112-188 [124]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Sep-2011 | 20-Sep-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |