A new species of Stenobiella Tillyard (Neuroptera, Berothidae) from Australia
2010

A New Species of Stenobiella from Australia

Sample size: 3 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Shaun L. Winterton

Primary Institution: California State Collection of Arthropods, California Department of Food & Agriculture

Conclusion

A new species of beaded lacewing, Stenobiella variola, has been described from south-eastern Australia.

Supporting Evidence

  • The new species is named Stenobiella variola sp. n.
  • It was collected from Tintinallogy Station in New South Wales.
  • The study includes a preliminary key to Stenobiella species.

Takeaway

Scientists found a new type of lacewing bug in Australia, which has unique patterns on its wings.

Methodology

Genitalia were macerated and dissected, with images taken using a digital camera mounted on a stereomicroscope.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3897/zookeys.64.403

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