Species Austrochlus brundini (Cranston, Edward & Colless, 1987)
- Archaeochlus brundini Cranston, P.S., Edward, D.H.D. & Colless, D.H. 1987. Archaeochlus Brundin: a midge out of time (Diptera: Chironomidae). Systematic Entomology 12: 313-334 [323].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC ♀ adult, WA: Baker's Hill.
Paratype(s) ANIC 13 adults; WAM numerous ♂ ♀ adults; BMNH numerous ♂ ♀ adults.
Generic Combinations
- Austrochlus brundini (Cranston, Edward & Colless, 1987). —
Cranston, P.S. in Cranston, P.S., Edward, D.H.D. & Cook, L.G. 2002. New status, distribution records and phylogeny for Australian mandibulate Chironomidae (Diptera). Australian Journal of Entomology 41: 357-366 [362]
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from Mount Singleton, Yorkrakine Rock and Baker's Hill, WA
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Esperance Plains (ESP), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Jarrah Forest (JF), Mallee (MAL), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Warren (WAR), Yalgoo (YAL)
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: volant.
Larva: flowing waters on rocks, hygropetric.
General References
Downes, J.A. & Colless, D.H. 1967. Mouthparts of the biting and blood-sucking type in Tanyderidae and Chironomidae (Diptera). Nature (London) 21: 1355-1356 [1355] (mouthparts)
Downes J.A. 1974. The feeding habits of adult Chironomidae. Entomologisk Tidskrift, Supplement 95: 83-90 [84] (as Archaeochlus sp.)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Apr-2012 | 26-Apr-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |