Species Brachypsectra cleidecostae Lawrence, Monteith & Reid, 2020
- Brachypsectra cleidecostae Lawrence, J.F., Monteith, G.B. & Reid, C.A.M. 2020. A new Brachypsectra LeConte from Australia (Coleoptera: Brachypsectridae) with comparative notes on adults and larvae. Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia. São Paulo 60: 1-10 [Special Issue] [2].
Type data:
Holotype QM T245515 ♀ (03 Oct 2011, Monteith & Turco, ex bark of gidgee trees [Acacia cambagei]), 6.3 km N of Diamantina NP HQ [23.707°S, 141.147°E].
Distribution
States
Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Collected as larvae from three widely separate locations, Windjana Gorge, WA, Diamantina National Park, QLD, and Arkaroola, SA
IBRA
Qld, SA, WA: Central Kimberley (CK), Dampierland (DL), Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), Mitchell Grass Downs (MGD)
General References
Lawrence, J.F. & Britton, E.B. 1991. Chapter 35. Coleoptera (Beetles). pp. 543-683 in Division of Entomology, CSIRO (ed.). The Insects of Australia. Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press Vol. 2. [636] (Basis for the inclusion of the family Brachypsectridae as present in Australia)
Monteith, G.B. & Turco, F. 2011. Rediscovery of the enigmatic beetle family Brachypsectridae in Australia. News Bulletin, Entomological Society of Queensland 39(9): 114-116
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLYPHAGA | 30-Jun-2020 | ADDED | Max Beatson |