The subfamily Trombidiinae Thor. 1935 in the acarine family Trombidiidae, with a world-wide distribution. is critically reviewed and redefined . In previous classifications. based largely on adults. the affinities of several genera were obscured by the convergent morphology of their adult instars . The number of genera known as larvae is now increased from three to seven. The following genera are recognized: Pollicotrombium. gen . nov., type-species Caenothrombium miniatum Womersley (1 sp.); Austrothrombium Womersley (7 spp.); Caenothrombium Oudemans; Xenothrombium Oudemans (1 sp.); Dinothrombium Oudemans (= Angelothrombium Newell & Tevis as adult; = Isothrombium Andrk as larva); Clinotrombium, gen. nov., type-species C. antares, sp. nov. (4 spp.); Nippotrombium, gen. nov., type-species N. kekko, sp. nov. (1 sp.); Acritrombium, gen. nov., type-species A. striatum, sp. nov. (1 sp.); Paratrombium Bruyant (6 spp. of larvae); Trombidium Fabricius ( = Sericothrombium Berlese; = Holothrombium Feider, as adult; = Metathrombium Oudemans, as larva; ? = Atomus Latreille, as larva), with subgenera Trombidium and Teresothrombiurn Feider; Archithrombium Feider; Dolichothrombium Feider. The following new species are described: Austrothrombium scaurum (ad., Australian Capital Territory); A. mullewaense (ad., Western Australia); A. porongorense (ad., Western Australia); Clinotrombium antares (larva, on spider, South Australia); C. bellator (larva, on spiders, South Australia); C. commoni (larva, on noctuid moth, Australian Capital Territory); C. dumosum (larva, on noctuid moth, ?Mauritius); Nippotrombium kekko (larva, on noctuid moth, Japan); Acritrombium striatum (larva, on tetrigid grasshoppers Paratettix spp., Queensland); Trombidium (Teresothrombium) breei (larva, on satyrid butterfly, Britain and Europe). The larva, egg and deutovum of Pollicotrombium miniatum are described. The adults of Austrothrombium australiense (Hirst), A. hirsutum (Womersley), A. insigne (Hirst) and A. kondininum (Hirst) are redescribed. Keys are provided for adults and/or larvae where appropriate. Beronium, gen. nov., is erected for Hoplothrombium coiffati Beron (larval) (Microtrombidiinae) from Morocco.
{"title":"Studies on the taxonomy and biology of the subfamily Trombidiinae","authors":"R. Southcott","doi":"10.1071/AJZS123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/AJZS123","url":null,"abstract":"The subfamily Trombidiinae Thor. 1935 in the acarine family Trombidiidae, with a world-wide distribution. is critically reviewed and redefined . In previous classifications. based largely on adults. the affinities of several genera were obscured by the convergent morphology of their adult instars . The number of genera known as larvae is now increased from three to seven. The following genera are recognized: Pollicotrombium. gen . nov., type-species Caenothrombium miniatum Womersley (1 sp.); Austrothrombium Womersley (7 spp.); Caenothrombium Oudemans; Xenothrombium Oudemans (1 sp.); Dinothrombium Oudemans (= Angelothrombium Newell & Tevis as adult; = Isothrombium Andrk as larva); Clinotrombium, gen. nov., type-species C. antares, sp. nov. (4 spp.); Nippotrombium, gen. nov., type-species N. kekko, sp. nov. (1 sp.); Acritrombium, gen. nov., type-species A. striatum, sp. nov. (1 sp.); Paratrombium Bruyant (6 spp. of larvae); Trombidium Fabricius ( = Sericothrombium Berlese; = Holothrombium Feider, as adult; = Metathrombium Oudemans, as larva; ? = Atomus Latreille, as larva), with subgenera Trombidium and Teresothrombiurn Feider; Archithrombium Feider; Dolichothrombium Feider. The following new species are described: Austrothrombium scaurum (ad., Australian Capital Territory); A. mullewaense (ad., Western Australia); A. porongorense (ad., Western Australia); Clinotrombium antares (larva, on spider, South Australia); C. bellator (larva, on spiders, South Australia); C. commoni (larva, on noctuid moth, Australian Capital Territory); C. dumosum (larva, on noctuid moth, ?Mauritius); Nippotrombium kekko (larva, on noctuid moth, Japan); Acritrombium striatum (larva, on tetrigid grasshoppers Paratettix spp., Queensland); Trombidium (Teresothrombium) breei (larva, on satyrid butterfly, Britain and Europe). The larva, egg and deutovum of Pollicotrombium miniatum are described. The adults of Austrothrombium australiense (Hirst), A. hirsutum (Womersley), A. insigne (Hirst) and A. kondininum (Hirst) are redescribed. Keys are provided for adults and/or larvae where appropriate. Beronium, gen. nov., is erected for Hoplothrombium coiffati Beron (larval) (Microtrombidiinae) from Morocco.","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125167496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction - Revision of the Australian Idiocerinae (Hemiptera : Cicadellidae)","authors":"Webb","doi":"10.1071/AJZS092C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/AJZS092C","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121742455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract The nomenclature, systematic position and diagnostic characters of the family are discussed and information on techniques of collection and study are given. Taxonomic and faunistic data for 43 of the 56 known Australian species of Cholevidae are presented, based on abundant previously unstudied material. The distinctive characters of most species are illustrated. Only Agyrtodini and Nemadini occur in Australia. Choleva macleayi Blackburn is not a member of Anemadinae, but of Nemadinae : Nemadini. Agyrtodini are considered to be the probably the sister-group of all other Cholevidae, instead of being a tribe of subfamily Nemadinae. A key to the Australian genera of Nemadini is provided. After study of types, Pseudonemadus nigricornis Portevin is removed from the synonymy of P. integer (Portevin) and placed into the synonymy of P. adelaidae (Blackburn). The erroneous diagnosis of genus Catoposchema Jeannel is corrected and C. semota Szymczakowski is transferred to genus Austronargus. The following new taxa are described: Agyrtodes tasmanicus, sp. nov.; A. decoratus, sp. nov.; A. eucalypti, sp. nov.; A. crassus, sp. nov.; Pseudonemadus (Pseudonemadus) irregularis, sp. nov.; P. (P.) pusillus, sp. nov.; LEPTONEMADUS, subgen. nov. of Pseudonemadus, with type-species P. (L.) transvestitus, sp. nov. and P. (L.) elegans, sp. nov.; AUSTROCHOLEVA, gen. nov., with type-species A. platypus, sp. nov., and A. williamsi, sp. nov.; AUSTRONARGUS, gen. nov., with type-species A. tidbinbillae, sp. nov., and A. semota (Szymczakowski); Austronemadus, gen. nov. (type-species: Choleva macleayi Blackburn); A. neboissi, sp. nov.; Paranemadus, gen. nov., with type-species P. striatopunctatus, sp. nov.; Rangiola (?) rubrifasciata, sp. nov.; Nargiotes procerus, sp. nov.; Nargomorphus crassicornis, sp. nov.; N. acutangulus, sp. nov.; N. catopoides, sp. nov.; and N. ornativenter, sp. nov.
{"title":"Contributions to the knowledge of Australian Cholevidae (Catoptidae auct.; Coleoptera)","authors":"P. Zwick","doi":"10.1071/ZO9790481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/ZO9790481","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The nomenclature, systematic position and diagnostic characters of the family are discussed and information on techniques of collection and study are given. Taxonomic and faunistic data for 43 of the 56 known Australian species of Cholevidae are presented, based on abundant previously unstudied material. The distinctive characters of most species are illustrated. Only Agyrtodini and Nemadini occur in Australia. Choleva macleayi Blackburn is not a member of Anemadinae, but of Nemadinae : Nemadini. Agyrtodini are considered to be the probably the sister-group of all other Cholevidae, instead of being a tribe of subfamily Nemadinae. A key to the Australian genera of Nemadini is provided. After study of types, Pseudonemadus nigricornis Portevin is removed from the synonymy of P. integer (Portevin) and placed into the synonymy of P. adelaidae (Blackburn). The erroneous diagnosis of genus Catoposchema Jeannel is corrected and C. semota Szymczakowski is transferred to genus Austronargus. The following new taxa are described: Agyrtodes tasmanicus, sp. nov.; A. decoratus, sp. nov.; A. eucalypti, sp. nov.; A. crassus, sp. nov.; Pseudonemadus (Pseudonemadus) irregularis, sp. nov.; P. (P.) pusillus, sp. nov.; LEPTONEMADUS, subgen. nov. of Pseudonemadus, with type-species P. (L.) transvestitus, sp. nov. and P. (L.) elegans, sp. nov.; AUSTROCHOLEVA, gen. nov., with type-species A. platypus, sp. nov., and A. williamsi, sp. nov.; AUSTRONARGUS, gen. nov., with type-species A. tidbinbillae, sp. nov., and A. semota (Szymczakowski); Austronemadus, gen. nov. (type-species: Choleva macleayi Blackburn); A. neboissi, sp. nov.; Paranemadus, gen. nov., with type-species P. striatopunctatus, sp. nov.; Rangiola (?) rubrifasciata, sp. nov.; Nargiotes procerus, sp. nov.; Nargomorphus crassicornis, sp. nov.; N. acutangulus, sp. nov.; N. catopoides, sp. nov.; and N. ornativenter, sp. nov.","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131931571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The paper describes the immature stages of 29 muscoid flies that were found to breed in cow-dung in Australia (25 spp. of Muscidae, one Fanniidae, two Sarcophagidae, and one undescribed species, probably Anthomyiidae). Eggs, all larval instars and puparia were studied where available, and their significant morphological features are described and illustrated. A general account of immature stage morphology is presented, and keys are given to all larval instars and to puparia. The taxonomic and biological significance of some of the morphological features are discussed, and some traditional concepts on the functional morphology of larvae are re-examined. Hebecnema nigrita Vockeroth, 1972, is a new junior synonym of H. uniseta Hennig, 1952.
{"title":"The Immature stages of dung-breeding muscoid flies in Australia, with notes on the species, and keys to larvae and puparia","authors":"P. Ferrar","doi":"10.1071/AJZS073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/AJZS073","url":null,"abstract":"The paper describes the immature stages of 29 muscoid flies that were found to breed in cow-dung in Australia (25 spp. of Muscidae, one Fanniidae, two Sarcophagidae, and one undescribed species, probably Anthomyiidae). Eggs, all larval instars and puparia were studied where available, and their significant morphological features are described and illustrated. A general account of immature stage morphology is presented, and keys are given to all larval instars and to puparia. The taxonomic and biological significance of some of the morphological features are discussed, and some traditional concepts on the functional morphology of larvae are re-examined. Hebecnema nigrita Vockeroth, 1972, is a new junior synonym of H. uniseta Hennig, 1952.","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"77 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132374730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The following new genera and species are described: Exopamerana, gen. nov. (type-species E. misimensis, sp. nov.); Henicorthaea, gen. nov. (type-species H. yeoi, sp. nov.); Horridipamera, gen. nov. (type-species Plociomerus nietneri Dohrn, 1860), H. cantrelli, sp. nov., H. robusta, sp. nov.; Myodorthaea, gen. nov. (type-species M. monteithi, sp. nov.); Pachybrachius robustus, sp. nov.; Pamerana fulvomaculata, sp. nov.; Pamerapa, gen. nov. (type-species Pamera thoracica Distant, 1901), P. pilosa, sp. nov.; Pamerarma, gen. nov. (type-species Orthaea ventralis China, 19301, P. necventralis, sp. nov.; Paraeucosmetus, gen. nov. (type-species Rhyparochromus pallicornis Dallas, 1852), P. leaorum, sp. nov., P. novaeguineae, sp. nov., P. pacificus, sp. nov., P. papuaguineae, sp. nov., P. perkinsi, sp. nov., P. woodwardi, sp. nov.; Pseudopachybrachius, gen. nov. (type-species Rhyparochromus gutta Dallas, 1852); Paromius australis, sp. nov.; Stigmatonorum minutum, sp. nov.; Woodwardocoris, gen. nov. (type-species W. queenskzndicus, sp. nov.). The following new synonymies are made: Remaudiereana Hoberlandt, 1954 with Pachybrachius Hahn, 1826; Pachybrachius palauensis Barber, 1958 with Pachybrachius inornatus (Walker, 1872); Paromius pallidus (Montrouzier, 1865) with Paromius gracilis (Rambur, 1839). In addition to those noted above, the following new combinations are made (the most recent generic placement in parentheses): Pamera insignis Distant, 1901 (Pachybrachius) to Paraeucosmetus, P. murrhea Distant, 1901 (Pachybrachius) to Pamerapa, P. sobrina Distant, 1901 (Remaudiereana) to Pachybrachius, Rhyparochromus cincticornis Walker, 1872 (Pachybrachius) to Paraeucosmetus, R. inornatus Walker, 1872 (Remaudiereana) to Pachybrachius. In addition to the previously described genera and species noted above, the following are redescribed: Altomarus Distant, 1903, A. greeni Distant, 1903; Pachybrachius Hahn, 1826, P. puberulus (China, 1930); Pamerana Distant, 1909, P. nigritula (Walker, 1872); Paromius Fieber, 1860; Stigmatonotum Lindberg, 1927, S. cephalotes (Kiritshenko, 1931); Suffenus Distant, 1904, S. fusconervosus (Motshulsky, 1863). The genera and species of the Myodochini of the Australian region are keyed and the taxonomically important structures discussed. Dorsal views of the body and line drawings of genitalia and other structures of systematic importance are presented.
描述了以下新属和新种：Exopamerana, gen. nov. (type-species E. misimensis, sp. nov.); Henicorthaea, gen. nov. (type-species H. yeoi, sp. nov.); Horridipamera, gen. nov. (type-species Plociomerus nietneri Dohrn, 1860), H. cantrelli, sp. nov、H.robusta，sp. nov.；Myodorthaea，gen. nov.（模式种 M. monteithi，sp. nov.）；Pachybrachius robustus，sp. nov.；Pamerana fulvomaculata，sp. nov.；Pamerapa，gen. nov.（模式种 Pamera thoracica Distant，1901），P.pilosa, sp. nov.; Pamerarma, gen. nov. (type-species Orthaea ventralis China, 19301, P. necventralis, sp. nov.; Paraeucosmetus, gen. nov. (type-species Rhyparochromus pallicornis Dallas, 1852), P. leaorum, sp. nov、P.novaeguineae，sp. nov.，P. pacificus，sp. nov.，P. papuaguineae，sp. nov.，P. perkinsi，sp. nov.、P. woodwardi, sp. nov.; Pseudopachybrachius, gen. nov. (type-species Rhyparochromus gutta Dallas, 1852); Paromius australis, sp. nov.; Stigmatonorum minutum, sp. nov.; Woodwardocoris, gen. nov. (type-species W. queenskzndicus, sp. nov.).以下为新异名：Remaudiereana Hoberlandt, 1954 with Pachybrachius Hahn, 1826; Pachybrachius palauensis Barber, 1958 with Pachybrachius inornatus (Walker, 1872); Paromius pallidus (Montrouzier, 1865) with Paromius gracilis (Rambur, 1839).除了上面提到的那些，还进行了以下新的组合（括号内为最新的属种位置）：Pamera insignis Distant, 1901 (Pachybrachius) 归 Paraeucosmetus，P. murrhea Distant, 1901 (Pachybrachius) 归 Pamerapa，P. sobrina Distant, 1901 (Remaudiereana) 归 Pachybrachius，Rhyparochromus cincticornis Walker, 1872 (Pachybrachius) 归 Paraeucosmetus，R. inornatus Walker, 1872 (Remaudiereana) 归 Pachybrachius。除了上述先前描述的属与种之外，还重新描述了以下属与种：Pachybrachius Hahn, 1826, P. puberulus (China, 1930); Pamerana Distant, 1909, P. nigritula (Walker, 1872); Paromius Fieber, 1860; Stigmatonotum Lindberg, 1927, S. cephalotes (Kiritshenko, 1931); Suffenus Distant, 1904, S. fusconervosus (Motshulsky, 1863).对澳大利亚地区的 Myodochini 属和种进行了标注，并讨论了分类学上的重要结构。介绍了身体的背视图、生殖器的线图以及其他具有系统重要性的结构。
{"title":"Revision of the Myodochini (Hemiptera : Lygaeidae : Rhyparochrominae) of the Australian region","authors":"M. Malipatil","doi":"10.1071/ZO9780433A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/ZO9780433A","url":null,"abstract":"The following new genera and species are described: Exopamerana, gen. nov. (type-species E. misimensis, sp. nov.); Henicorthaea, gen. nov. (type-species H. yeoi, sp. nov.); Horridipamera, gen. nov. (type-species Plociomerus nietneri Dohrn, 1860), H. cantrelli, sp. nov., H. robusta, sp. nov.; Myodorthaea, gen. nov. (type-species M. monteithi, sp. nov.); Pachybrachius robustus, sp. nov.; Pamerana fulvomaculata, sp. nov.; Pamerapa, gen. nov. (type-species Pamera thoracica Distant, 1901), P. pilosa, sp. nov.; Pamerarma, gen. nov. (type-species Orthaea ventralis China, 19301, P. necventralis, sp. nov.; Paraeucosmetus, gen. nov. (type-species Rhyparochromus pallicornis Dallas, 1852), P. leaorum, sp. nov., P. novaeguineae, sp. nov., P. pacificus, sp. nov., P. papuaguineae, sp. nov., P. perkinsi, sp. nov., P. woodwardi, sp. nov.; Pseudopachybrachius, gen. nov. (type-species Rhyparochromus gutta Dallas, 1852); Paromius australis, sp. nov.; Stigmatonorum minutum, sp. nov.; Woodwardocoris, gen. nov. (type-species W. queenskzndicus, sp. nov.). The following new synonymies are made: Remaudiereana Hoberlandt, 1954 with Pachybrachius Hahn, 1826; Pachybrachius palauensis Barber, 1958 with Pachybrachius inornatus (Walker, 1872); Paromius pallidus (Montrouzier, 1865) with Paromius gracilis (Rambur, 1839). In addition to those noted above, the following new combinations are made (the most recent generic placement in parentheses): Pamera insignis Distant, 1901 (Pachybrachius) to Paraeucosmetus, P. murrhea Distant, 1901 (Pachybrachius) to Pamerapa, P. sobrina Distant, 1901 (Remaudiereana) to Pachybrachius, Rhyparochromus cincticornis Walker, 1872 (Pachybrachius) to Paraeucosmetus, R. inornatus Walker, 1872 (Remaudiereana) to Pachybrachius. In addition to the previously described genera and species noted above, the following are redescribed: Altomarus Distant, 1903, A. greeni Distant, 1903; Pachybrachius Hahn, 1826, P. puberulus (China, 1930); Pamerana Distant, 1909, P. nigritula (Walker, 1872); Paromius Fieber, 1860; Stigmatonotum Lindberg, 1927, S. cephalotes (Kiritshenko, 1931); Suffenus Distant, 1904, S. fusconervosus (Motshulsky, 1863). The genera and species of the Myodochini of the Australian region are keyed and the taxonomically important structures discussed. Dorsal views of the body and line drawings of genitalia and other structures of systematic importance are presented.","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"254 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1978-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125786037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The Siphonapteran genus Stephanocircus Skuse, 1893, comprising the known helmet-fleas of Australia, is reviewed. S. jarvisi Rothschild, 1908, is placed in a new genus, Coronapsylla. Three new species and a new subspecies of Stephanocircus are described in detail. Of these, S. harrisoni, sp. nov., is immediately recognizable by virtue of the very flat anterior margin of the helmet, and S. domrowi, sp. nov., is distinctive in Stephanocircus s. str. in having eight or nine spines in the genal comb, instead of the maximum of seven seen in S. greeni, sp. nov., and S. pectinipes Rothschild, 1915. The presence of false combs of spiniform bristles on the protibia of the last-named readily separates it from S. greeni. S. greeni tasmanica, subsp. nov., is distinguishable from the nominate Victorian form in possessing unusually long spines in the 'minor combs' on the abdomen. A key to the known Stephanocircus s. str. is included, and all the species are fully diagnosed and illustrated, as is Coronapsylla jarvisi, comb. nov. The three new species and S. dasyuri Skuse, 1893, infest marsupials, as does C. jarvisi, while S. concinnus Rothschild, 1916, and S. pectinipes are apparently rat-fleas. S. simsoni Rothschild, 1905, has been found on a variety of murids and marsupials. The spines of the combs of the peramelid-infesting Stephanocircus are sharply pointed, in contrast to those of the helmet-fleas of rats. These and other distinctions are believed to be adaptive and constitute examples of convergent evolution. The relationship between the subfamily Stephanocircinae (which includes only the above two genera) and the South American subfamily, the Craneopsyllinae, is discussed.
{"title":"Revision of the Siphonapteran genus Stephanocircus Skuse, 1893, (Stephanocircidae)","authors":"R. Traub, G. Dunnet","doi":"10.1071/AJZS020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/AJZS020","url":null,"abstract":"The Siphonapteran genus Stephanocircus Skuse, 1893, comprising the known helmet-fleas of Australia, is reviewed. S. jarvisi Rothschild, 1908, is placed in a new genus, Coronapsylla. Three new species and a new subspecies of Stephanocircus are described in detail. Of these, S. harrisoni, sp. nov., is immediately recognizable by virtue of the very flat anterior margin of the helmet, and S. domrowi, sp. nov., is distinctive in Stephanocircus s. str. in having eight or nine spines in the genal comb, instead of the maximum of seven seen in S. greeni, sp. nov., and S. pectinipes Rothschild, 1915. The presence of false combs of spiniform bristles on the protibia of the last-named readily separates it from S. greeni. S. greeni tasmanica, subsp. nov., is distinguishable from the nominate Victorian form in possessing unusually long spines in the 'minor combs' on the abdomen. A key to the known Stephanocircus s. str. is included, and all the species are fully diagnosed and illustrated, as is Coronapsylla jarvisi, comb. nov. The three new species and S. dasyuri Skuse, 1893, infest marsupials, as does C. jarvisi, while S. concinnus Rothschild, 1916, and S. pectinipes are apparently rat-fleas. S. simsoni Rothschild, 1905, has been found on a variety of murids and marsupials. The spines of the combs of the peramelid-infesting Stephanocircus are sharply pointed, in contrast to those of the helmet-fleas of rats. These and other distinctions are believed to be adaptive and constitute examples of convergent evolution. The relationship between the subfamily Stephanocircinae (which includes only the above two genera) and the South American subfamily, the Craneopsyllinae, is discussed.","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1972-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124545400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Twenty new species of gripopterygids are described and revised descriptions of some known species are given. Four new species are assigned to Leptoperla Newman, while four species previously in that genus plus nine new species are assigned to three new genera Newmanoperla, Cardiopevla, and Riekoperla. Newmanoperla thoreyi (Banks) from Fiji is now recorded from Australia. Leptoperla tasmanica Kimmins is determined as a junior synonym of L. beroe Newman. Three new species of genus Dinotoperla Tillyard have been described and D. thwaitesi Kimmins is declared a junior synonym of D. serricauda Kimmins. A new genus Neboissoperla is raised to contain a new species. The genus Aldia Riek is found to be a junior synonym of Trinotoperla Tillyard to which a new species is added. Three species from Trinotoperla plus two new species are assigned to the new genus Illiesoperla. Eunotoperla Tillyard is established as a genus in Gripopterygidae. A change of nomenclature for part of gripopterygid male genitalia is given. Keys to genera and species are presented where possible.
{"title":"A revision of Australian Gripopterygidae (Insecta : Plecoptera)","authors":"I. Mclellan","doi":"10.1071/AJZS002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/AJZS002","url":null,"abstract":"Twenty new species of gripopterygids are described and revised descriptions of some known species are given. Four new species are assigned to Leptoperla Newman, while four species previously in that genus plus nine new species are assigned to three new genera Newmanoperla, Cardiopevla, and Riekoperla. Newmanoperla thoreyi (Banks) from Fiji is now recorded from Australia. Leptoperla tasmanica Kimmins is determined as a junior synonym of L. beroe Newman. Three new species of genus Dinotoperla Tillyard have been described and D. thwaitesi Kimmins is declared a junior synonym of D. serricauda Kimmins. A new genus Neboissoperla is raised to contain a new species. The genus Aldia Riek is found to be a junior synonym of Trinotoperla Tillyard to which a new species is added. Three species from Trinotoperla plus two new species are assigned to the new genus Illiesoperla. Eunotoperla Tillyard is established as a genus in Gripopterygidae. A change of nomenclature for part of gripopterygid male genitalia is given. Keys to genera and species are presented where possible.","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1971-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130590245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Our knowledge of the flea fauna of Australia, including Tasmania and Macquarie I., summarized here, is derived from a large number of collections made since the mid-nineteenth century, and scattered publications, mainly taxonomic, from 1843 to 1972. The taxonomy of several groups of Australian fleas has been reviewed in other recent publications, and no further changes or new forms are described here. A key is given to the genera of Australian fleas, with additional keys to species and subspecies for each polytypic genus. All species are illustrated, the well-known and cosmopolitan species with the minimum of figures, the less well-known endemic species, some of which have not previously been illustrated adequately, more copiously. Diagnoses are given for all taxa, except the superfamilies and subfamilies. Eighty-three species and subspecies from 31 genera and nine families are included. For each species all known host and locality records are given, and the known distribution is mapped. The majority of species are endemic*; eight are indigenous* but occur elsewhere, while 10 are introduced with man and his commensals. The largest Australian family, Pygiopsyllidae, predominantly Australian and New Guinean in distribution, and the exclusively Australian subfamily Stephanocircinae and family Macropsyllidae are associated with both marsupials and rodents. Pulicidae are represented by both endemic and introduced species, associated with marsupials, rodents, man and domestic animals. Of hystrichopsyllids only two endemic species are known, while the bat-fleas (Ischnopsyllidae) are represented by three indigenous genera, only one of which extends beyond the Australian Region. The South American family Rhopalopsyllidae is represented by four species on seabirds, and introduced species of Leptopsyllidae and Ceratophyllidae are recorded. Four of the species listed are known from seabirds on Macquarie I. and have not so far been recorded from Australia or Tasmania. A bibliography of Australian fleas is provided.
{"title":"A Monograph of Australian Fleas (Siphonaptera)","authors":"G. Dunnet, Dk Nardon","doi":"10.1071/AJZS030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/AJZS030","url":null,"abstract":"Our knowledge of the flea fauna of Australia, including Tasmania and Macquarie I., summarized here, is derived from a large number of collections made since the mid-nineteenth century, and scattered publications, mainly taxonomic, from 1843 to 1972. The taxonomy of several groups of Australian fleas has been reviewed in other recent publications, and no further changes or new forms are described here. A key is given to the genera of Australian fleas, with additional keys to species and subspecies for each polytypic genus. All species are illustrated, the well-known and cosmopolitan species with the minimum of figures, the less well-known endemic species, some of which have not previously been illustrated adequately, more copiously. Diagnoses are given for all taxa, except the superfamilies and subfamilies. Eighty-three species and subspecies from 31 genera and nine families are included. For each species all known host and locality records are given, and the known distribution is mapped. The majority of species are endemic*; eight are indigenous* but occur elsewhere, while 10 are introduced with man and his commensals. The largest Australian family, Pygiopsyllidae, predominantly Australian and New Guinean in distribution, and the exclusively Australian subfamily Stephanocircinae and family Macropsyllidae are associated with both marsupials and rodents. Pulicidae are represented by both endemic and introduced species, associated with marsupials, rodents, man and domestic animals. Of hystrichopsyllids only two endemic species are known, while the bat-fleas (Ischnopsyllidae) are represented by three indigenous genera, only one of which extends beyond the Australian Region. The South American family Rhopalopsyllidae is represented by four species on seabirds, and introduced species of Leptopsyllidae and Ceratophyllidae are recorded. Four of the species listed are known from seabirds on Macquarie I. and have not so far been recorded from Australia or Tasmania. A bibliography of Australian fleas is provided.","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127948282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Twenty-two species from 16 genera in the Family Catenicellidae were studied by use of scanning electron microscopy combined with transmission electron microscopy and numerous light microscopy methods. The probably primitive species Costaticella solida was emphasized. The family is considered relatively homogeneous. Every known type of frontal wall and both known methods of ascus formation found among ascophoran Bryozoa occur in the family. All the types of frontal wall found can be derived from a spinose, pericystal frontal wall similar to that of some cribrimorph cheilostomes. Many wall types occur in combination in the same species, even on the same zoid. Several independent sequences of evolution of frontal wall types are seen. A proximal apertural notch or sinus evolved at least four times. Ascopores are present in at least three genera; they represent persistent lacunae. Cryptocystal components of the frontal wall evolved at least four times from four different structures; twice as incomplete, imperforate ledges and twice from floors of coelomic chambers provided with communication pores. Umbonuloid frontal walls are represented by calcified ascus roof overlain by uncalcified areas of gymnocyst. Primitive catenicellids possess one uncalcified window per spine. Spines tend to be lost by fusion and shortening; windows may be least, multiplied or enlarged. Reduction and loss of the spinose area (pericyst) was accompanied by expansion of the gymnocyst. In many catenicellids spines are reduced to a pair of folds of body wall which fuse just proximal to the aperture. In a few species, including all vittate forms, vestiges of spines are lost. Umbonuloid ascus formation is associated with pericysts, gymnocysts and sometimes umbonuloid frontal walls, and is always accompanied by some subsequent lepralioid ascus formation. Umbonuloid asci probably preceded lepralioid asci during evolution. Some species, including vittate forms, have exclusively lepralioid ascus formation. Lepralioid ascus formation is associated with gymnocysts, cryptocysts and most umbonuloid frontal walls. These findings suggest that many of the frontal wall morphologies found among ascophoran cheilostomes may have evolved independently. Higher taxa based exclusively on frontal wall type may be artificial. Some aspects of the ultrastructure, development and functional significance of the frontal wall are discussed.
{"title":"Catenicellid Cheilostome Broyozoa. I. Frontal walls","authors":"W. Banta, R. Wass","doi":"10.1071/ZO9790480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/ZO9790480","url":null,"abstract":"Twenty-two species from 16 genera in the Family Catenicellidae were studied by use of scanning electron microscopy combined with transmission electron microscopy and numerous light microscopy methods. The probably primitive species Costaticella solida was emphasized. The family is considered relatively homogeneous. Every known type of frontal wall and both known methods of ascus formation found among ascophoran Bryozoa occur in the family. All the types of frontal wall found can be derived from a spinose, pericystal frontal wall similar to that of some cribrimorph cheilostomes. Many wall types occur in combination in the same species, even on the same zoid. Several independent sequences of evolution of frontal wall types are seen. A proximal apertural notch or sinus evolved at least four times. Ascopores are present in at least three genera; they represent persistent lacunae. Cryptocystal components of the frontal wall evolved at least four times from four different structures; twice as incomplete, imperforate ledges and twice from floors of coelomic chambers provided with communication pores. Umbonuloid frontal walls are represented by calcified ascus roof overlain by uncalcified areas of gymnocyst. Primitive catenicellids possess one uncalcified window per spine. Spines tend to be lost by fusion and shortening; windows may be least, multiplied or enlarged. Reduction and loss of the spinose area (pericyst) was accompanied by expansion of the gymnocyst. In many catenicellids spines are reduced to a pair of folds of body wall which fuse just proximal to the aperture. In a few species, including all vittate forms, vestiges of spines are lost. Umbonuloid ascus formation is associated with pericysts, gymnocysts and sometimes umbonuloid frontal walls, and is always accompanied by some subsequent lepralioid ascus formation. Umbonuloid asci probably preceded lepralioid asci during evolution. Some species, including vittate forms, have exclusively lepralioid ascus formation. Lepralioid ascus formation is associated with gymnocysts, cryptocysts and most umbonuloid frontal walls. These findings suggest that many of the frontal wall morphologies found among ascophoran cheilostomes may have evolved independently. Higher taxa based exclusively on frontal wall type may be artificial. Some aspects of the ultrastructure, development and functional significance of the frontal wall are discussed.","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134544876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The existing species of Oncocoris Mayr are revised and redescribed. One species, truncatellus, has been transferred to the genus Kalkadoona Distant. Seven new species (hackeri, spiculus, turbator, ruber, normantoni, griseus, carpentaritis) are described in an Appendix by the senior author.
{"title":"Revision of the genus Oncocoris Mayr (Hemiptera : Pentatomidae)","authors":"F. Mcdonald, P. Edwards","doi":"10.1071/ZO9780618A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1071/ZO9780618A","url":null,"abstract":"The existing species of Oncocoris Mayr are revised and redescribed. One species, truncatellus, has been transferred to the genus Kalkadoona Distant. Seven new species (hackeri, spiculus, turbator, ruber, normantoni, griseus, carpentaritis) are described in an Appendix by the senior author.","PeriodicalId":408859,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133928238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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