Memoirs of the Queensland Museum – Nature 66

First record of Stimulopalpus distinctus Smithers, 1995 (Psocodea: Amphientomidae) from mainland Australia

Taylor, C.K. & Yeeles, P.

Published: 22 May 2025

Citation

Taylor, C.K. & Yeeles, P. (2025). First record of Stimulopalpus distinctus Smithers, 1995 (Psocodea: Amphientomidae) from mainland Australia. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum – Nature 66: 22–26. https://doi.org/10.17082/zztj3676

Accepted

12 May 2025

Published

22 May 2025

Peer reviewed

Yes

DOI

https://doi.org/10.17082/zztj3676

Keywords

barklice, Psocoptera, biogeography.

Abstract

Stimulopalpus distinctus (Psocodea: Amphientomidae) is recorded from near Cairns, Queensland, Australia. This is the first record of this species (originally described from Christmas Island) from mainland Australia, and the first record of Amphientomidae from Queensland. The live appearance of this species is illustrated for the first time. Critical comments are provided on the taxonomic identity of this species, and its status as part of the Australian fauna.