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

Valentine, Peter S. and Johnson, Stephen J. (2004) The life history and distribution of Rachelia extrusa (C. & R. Felder) (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Trapezitinae) in Australia. The Australian entomologist, 31 (1). pp. 29-36. ISSN 1320-6133

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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.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Lepidoptera, butterfly, Rachelia extrusa, life history, distribution, range extension, larval foodplant, Queensland, Cape York
Subjects:	270000 Biological Sciences > 270700 Ecology and Evolution > 270708 Conservation and Biodiversity 270000 Biological Sciences > 270700 Ecology and Evolution > 270706 Life Histories (incl. Population Ecology)
ID Code:	1731
Deposited By:	Dr Jackie Wolstenholme
Deposited On:	27 Sep 2007
Last Modified:	16 Oct 2008 06:09

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