Distipsidera grutii

Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification

This diagnosis describes the genus Distipsidera, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.

DIAGNOSIS — *Distipsidera* Westwood, 1837 Body medium (8–14 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.

Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Archidela*

Etymology

From Greek *dípsa* (thirst) + a stem possibly invoking *dérē* (neck) — Westwood's coined name; refers to a particular cuticular character.

Seasonal activity

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: XI-I

Distribution

Australia (Queensland), Torres Strait Isl., Papua New Guinea (Western)

Countries: Australia · Papua New Guinea

Provinces / states: Queensland · Western

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia