Leioproctus (Leioproctus) alleynae

Aranda, ACT

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) alleynae at Aranda, ACT - 22 Feb 2022
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) alleynae at Aranda, ACT - 22 Feb 2022
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) alleynae at Aranda, ACT - 22 Feb 2022
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) alleynae at Aranda, ACT - 22 Feb 2022
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Leioproctus (Leioproctus) alleynae 27 Feb 2022 michael.batley
Unidentified 25 Feb 2022 CathB

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   27 Feb 2022
I have identified this based on earlier sightings of L. alleynae in the ACT, but if I apply the published key strictly these would come out as Leioproctus spatulatus. The problem is that I have discovered that there is a problem with the key because some species exhibit within-species variation in leg colour so that the only certain way to distinguish between males of seven closely related species is to dissect specimens.

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  • Rytidosperma pallidum Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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