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Paul D. Brock
“Papillon”, 40 Thorndike Road, Slough, SL2.1SR, ENGLAND
| Brock, P.D. (2000). Studies on Australian stick-insects of the family Heteronemiidae, subfamily Lonchodinae, including the description of a new genus. Journal of Orthoptera Research, 9, Nov. 2000: pp. 51-55 |
Abstract
A lectotype has been designated for Carausius australicus Brunner 1907, which is listed as a new synonym of Carausius mercurius Stål 1877. This species and Lonchodes nigropunctatus Kirby 1896 (so far only reported from Queensland) have been transferred to a new genus, Austrocarausius, with L. nigropunctatus designated type species. Adults are redescribed. Eggs of both species are described for the first time. Figures of adults and eggs are given.
Key Words
Austrocarausius, adults, eggs, stick insect, Phasmida, lectotype, synonym.