Species Megaloastia mainae Zabka, 1995
- Megaloastia mainae Żabka, M. 1995. Salticidae (Arachnida: Araneae) of Oriental, Australian and Pacific Regions, XI. A new genus of Astieae from Western Australia. Records of the Western Australian Museum, Supplement 52: 159-164 [161, figs 1-16].
Type data:
Holotype WAM 93/10 ♂, Mt Trafalgar, WA [15°17'S 125°04'E].
Paratype(s) WAM 93/11 ♀, as for holotype.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IBRA
WA: Central Kimberley (CK), Northern Kimberley (NK)
Ecological Descriptors
Arthropod-feeder, carnivorous, predator, terrestrial.
Extra Ecological Information
Under boulders in creek bed.
General References
Soley, F.G., Jackson, R.R. & Taylor P.W. 2011. Biology of Stenolemus giraffa (Hemipters: Reduviidae), a web invading, araneophagic assissin bug from Australia. New Zealand Journal of Zoology 38: 297-316
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2020 | SALTICIDAE Blackwall, 1841 | 03-Jul-2017 | MODIFIED | Barry Richardson |
| 15-Oct-2020 | SALTICIDAE Blackwall, 1841 | 19-May-2015 | MODIFIED | Barry Richardson |
| 15-Oct-2020 | 20-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 15-Oct-2020 | 18-Aug-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |