Zygaenid Moths of Australia: A Revision of the Australian Zygaenidae, (Procridinae: Artonini)The Zygaenidae are a family of day-flying moths with an unusual biology - they are capable of releasing prussic (hydrocyanic) acid. All Australian species belong to the subfamily Procridinae (commonly known as foresters) and many of these feature iridescent green colours or a wasp-like look. This is the first study of the Australian fauna of these attractive and biologically interesting moths. In this volume their beauty is captured larger-than-life in 114 finely detailed portraits by acclaimed artist Frantisek Gregor, setting a new benchmark for moth illustrations. Comprehensive general chapters discuss zygaenid morphology, biology, phylogeny and classification, with considerable new information of world-wide relevance. The book then provides in-depth treatments of the 10 genera and 43 species present in Australia, including 4 genera and 21 species new to science. It features keys to genera and species, photos of genitalia of both sexes and other diagnostic structures, and distribution maps for all species. Additionally, there are 8 pages of colour photographs and over 400 photos of microscopic structures, including more than a hundred spectacular scanning electron micrographs. Features Features 57 colour plates with 114 detailed colour paintings by acclaimed artist Frantisek Gregor. Each species is illustrated, many at 10 times their original size. Additionally, there are 7 plates of colour photographs of live moths, caterpillars and habitats, and over 400 photos of microscopic structures, including over 100 spectacular scanning electron micrographs. Gives an up-to-date classification of Australian zygaenids at generic and specific level, with keys to identify all Australian zygaenid species. Provides in-depth treatments of the 10 genera and 43 species present in Australia, putting the Australian zygaenids into context with the world fauna. Includes comprehensive chapters on morphology (including immatures), biology, phylogeny and classification, which will be useful for investigations of zygaenid biology and chemoecology. |
Contents
Abstract | 1 |
Acknowledgements | 7 |
Biology and life history | 41 |
Phylogeny | 49 |
A possible history of Australian Zygaenidae | 57 |
Taxonomy | 61 |
P subdolosa Walker | 87 |
P eungellae sp | 94 |
Genus Onceropyga Turner | 133 |
Genus Australartona gen | 185 |
A mirabilis sp n Genus Homophylotis Turner | 192 |
Genus Palmartona gen | 207 |
Genus Thyrassia Butler | 215 |
List of localities | 221 |
CryoSEM figures of eggs and first instar larvae | 227 |
Index | 242 |
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Zygaenid Moths of Australia: A Revision of the Australian Zygaenidae ... Gerhard M. Tarmann No preview available - 2004 |
Common terms and phrases
abdomen abdominal hairtuft aedeagus ANIC antenna Artona Artonini Australartona Australia autapomorphies bipectinate biserrate blackish bluish green broad brown bursae catoxantha chaetosemata Chalcosiinae Common & M. S. compound eye cornutus corpus bursae dark grey dorsally ductus bursae ductus intrabursalis Efetov eye in frontal Female genitalia Fig Figs Forewing length forewing upperside frons frontal view genera genitalia slide genus green scales Gregor greyish black Hestiochora Hibbertia hindwing Holotype Homophylotis I. F. B. Common instar larvae Lepidoptera M. S. Upton Male genitalia Figs Male Pl Material examined Meyrick Myrtartona Naumann ocelli Onceropyga parasitoids paratype patagia pectinations pest Phenology Phenology and bionomics Pollanisus praebursa proboscis Procridinae Procris proximally Pseudoamuria Queensland sclerotized setae shiny metallic shiny scales short slender slightly South Wales species specimens spines Sternum Sternum VIII strongly sclerotized Tergum thorax translucent Turner Turneriprocris underside UQIC V. J. Robinson valva vesica viridipulverulenta Walker wings yellow yellowish zygaenids