The life history and distribution of Rachelia extrusa (C. & R. Felder) (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Trapezitinae) in Australia

Valentine, Peter S., and Johnson, Stephen (2004) The life history and distribution of Rachelia extrusa (C. & R. Felder) (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Trapezitinae) in Australia. Australian Entomologist, 31 (1). pp. 29-36.

PDF (Published Version) - Repository staff only - Requires a PDF viewer such as GSview, Xpdf or Adobe Acrobat Reader
3501Kb

Abstract

The life history of Rachelia extrusa (C. & R. Felder) is described and a significant southern range extension to the Rocky River area of Cape York Peninsula recorded. The larval food plant is Flagellaria indica L. (Flagellariaceae), occurring as distinct forms under closed canopy rainforests. High levels of egg and larval parasitism are recorded from the Rocky River population. The juvenile stages confirm the morphological links of Rachelia Hemming with both the Trapezitinae and Hesperiinae.

ID Code:	1731
Item Type:	Article (Refereed Research - C1)
Related URLs:	http://www.esq.org.au/entomologist.html Publisher
Keywords:	Lepidoptera, butterfly, Rachelia extrusa, life history, distribution, range extension, larval foodplant, Queensland, Cape York
FoR Codes:	06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0699 Other Biological Sciences > 069999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified @ 80% 05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0502 Environmental Science and Management > 050202 Conservation and Biodiversity @ 20%
SEO Codes:	96 ENVIRONMENT > 9608 Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity > 960806 Forest and Woodlands Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity @ 51% 97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970106 Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences @ 49%
Deposited On:	27 Sep 2007
Last Modified:	13 Feb 2011 21:50
Downloads:	Total: 71 Last 12 Months: 0
Statistics:	More Statistics

Repository Staff Only: item control page