Species Antargidium nigrum Schmidt, 2012
- Antargidium nigrum Schmidt, S. 2012. Revision of the Australian sawfly genus Antargidium (Hymenoptera, Symphyta, Argidae) with description of two new species. Zootaxa 3180: 47-56 [55].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC ♀, locality unknown.Type host:
Labichea lanceolata Benth. [Leguminosae]
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
WA: Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Yalgoo (YAL)
Ecological Descriptors
Larvae feed on leaves of Labichea lanceolata Benth, usually only one per leaf. The cocoon consists of several layers of coarse, pure white, woolly-looking silk. Maturing larvae were collected in mid-November, Adults emerge late November, early December.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Feb-2012 | ADDED |