Gelastopsis modesta

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Authors: Jérôme Constant
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Abstract

Gelastopsis modesta (Jacobi, 1928) Figs 7, 15, 17F–J Diagnosis The species can be recognized by the following combination of characters: (1) black band of upper portion of frons split in two parts by complete median pale yellowish narrow stripe (Fig. 15D); (2) hind wings wide (LW/BW = 2.2) with a well-developed anal lobe and vein A2 reaching to about ⅔ of lobe length (Fig. 15E); (3) anal tube in dorsal view strongly elongate and constricted slightly before midlength, and with apical margin incurved (Fig. 17G); (4) gonostyli in lateral view with anterodorsal process upcurved, then directed cephalad, and with distal tooth (Fig. 17F). Material examined AUSTRALIA – Northern Territory • 1 ♀; Katherine Gorge National Park, Lookout trail; [14°19′ S, 132°26′ E]; 21 Jun. 1987; M. Asche and H. Hoch leg.; MFNB. – Western Australia • 1 ♀; 6 km NE of Warramboo Creek Crossingon North West Coastal Highway, site OYW09; 21°41′21″ S, 115°50′35″ E; 14 May–29 Aug. 2006; CALM Pilbara Survey, ethylene glycol pitfalls; Reg. No. E 114797; WAM.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diptera species taxonomy and behavior Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN