Eunatalis laevicollis (Blackburn, 1899)

Gerstmeier, Roland & Seitner, Martin, 2013, Revision of the checkered beetle genus Eunatalis Schenkling, 1909 (Coleoptera: Cleridae: Clerinae), Zootaxa 3698 (1), pp. 1-77 : 27-30

Eunatalis laevicollis (Blackburn, 1899)

( Figures 25–26 , 56 B)

Natalis laevicollis Blackburn, 1899: 30 , 31.

Specimens examined: Holotype: 6395, N.Qu.T., Australia., Blackburn Coll., B.M. 1910-236., Natalis laevicollis, Blackb. ; TYPE (BMNH).

Comment on the type specimen: Blackburn (1899: 31) mentioned a single specimen in the original description and refers to it as "the type ". The specimen labelled 'TYPE' in the Natural History Museum, London (BMNH) is therefore considered the holotype, fixed by original designation (ICZN 1999, Article 73.1.1).

Others: 4 Mile Hill, Cooktown, Qld 4 Jan. 1994, 15:28S 145:13E (GPS) M.S. & B.J. Moulds, K 324498 (AM). QLD; Cape York Pen., Heathlands Hsd, 11:45S 142:34E, 10 Mar. 1992, G. Cassis, at light at pumphouse, K324497 (AM). 11.45S 142.35E QLD, 1 km S of Heathlands, 24 Jul 1992 at light, P.Zborowski & E.S.Nielsen (ANIC). Qld. Greenvale 70 km SW at light14–23, Feb. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036073 (SAMA). 1 mi. S. of Mataranka, N.T., at light., 19.iii.66., J.A.Mahon (ANIC). 20.30S 144.50E, QLD, Wishaw Station near White Mountains N.P., 6 Apr. 2000, T. Weir, at light (ANIC). 20.27S 144.50E, QLD, White Mountains N.P., 1 km W of RSQ/AG, Base Camp, 5 Apr. 2000, T. Weir (ANIC). MT. GARNET., N.Q., 1/13., GB, J.C. Brooks, Bequest, 1976 (ANIC). 11.45S 142.35E, Heathlands, QLD, 15–26 Jan. 1992, T.A.Weir, I.D.Naumann at light (ANIC). 17°38'36S 145°27'29E, Atherton Tableland, QLD, Millstream Nat. Pk., 6–12 Mar. 1998, M.Neave, A.Calder, & A Strazynski (ANIC). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23, Feb. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036052 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036069 (SAMA). Qld. 70 km SW Greenvale., 1–10 Feb. 95, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036079 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 1–20 Mar. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036078 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light. 28 Mar.–7 Apr. 1995, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036081 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light. 28 Mar.–7 Apr. 1995, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036092 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb. 1997, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036094 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale. 70km SW at light. 28 Mar.–7 Apr. 1995, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036091 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70km SW At light 1–10 Mar. 1995, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036090 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036101 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70km SW at light. 28 Mar.–7 Apr. 1995, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036100 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale. 70km SW at light. 28 Mar.–7 Apr. 1995, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036099 (SAMA). Qld. 70km SW GREENVALE. 15–24 Feb. 95, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036083 (SAMA). Queensland, Cape Bedford (ZMB). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036064 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25- 0 36063 (SAMA). 11.45S 142.35E Heathlands dump QLD, 25 Jul 1992 at light, P.Zborowski & E.S.Nielsen 2 ex. (ANIC). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036062 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale. 70km SW at light. 28 Mar.–7 Apr. 1995, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036066 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14-23 Feb 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036098 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036065 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036055 (SAMA). 4 miles NE Mt. Lamond, Iron Range, Qld, 8 Jan. 1972, mv light., D.K.McAlpin, G.A.Holloway K 324459 (AM). 11.49S 142.30E, Cholmondeley Creek, 11km SW by W of Heathlands, QLD, 20 Mar 1992, D.C.F.

Rentz stop 9 2 ex. (ANIC). AUSTRALIEN, N-QLD, Mt. Garnet, 110 km SW Cairns, 16.1.1989, leg. Lamond (RGCM). 11.45S 142.35E, Heathlands, QLD, 15–26 Jan. 1992, T.A.Weir,I.D.Naumann, at light (ANIC). ME Q:22°02'Sx 148°03'E, Moranbah, 3kmS, bendee, 24–26 Mar. 2000., G.B.&S.R. Monteith., at M. V. light , 9265 (QM). Coominglah St.For., QLD. 22km NW Monto, 23 Dec. 1982, J.T.Doyen coll. (ANIC). Townsville, Qld., F.P. Dodd., 13.11.0 1, Schenkling det., Col-02935, Eunatalis fasciata Blackb. (SDEI). Cape York, Col-02943, Eunatalis sp. (SDEI). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb. 96, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036060 (SAMA). 11.45S 42.35E, Heathlands QLD, 1–6 Apr 1993 at light, P. Zborowski, Claerine Opilo sp. (ANIC). Cape York, Natalis laevicollis ? Blackb. (MNHN). AUSTRALIA, Qld, Edungalba, 8.1.1968, leg. G. Hangay (HNHM). Austral.North.T., Beswick,l.198, leg.H. Demarz (RGCM). Queensland, Cape Bedford, Eunatalis sp.No. 61 H. (ZMB). Australien, 864., FIELD MUS. (F. Psota Coll.) (FMNH). 3455, Relton Bequest, Natalis porcata .Fab. (QM). Qld. Greenvale. 70km SW at light. 28 Mar.–7 Apr. 1995, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036067 (SAMA). Qld. Greenvale 70 Km SW at light 14–23 Feb. 1996, A.J.Watts, No. 25-036056 (SAMA). AUSTRALIA, QLD, Mt. Surprise, 3.1993 Lamond (RGCM). AUSTRALIA; QLD, Normanton, 1.1996, leg. Lamond (RGCM). 11.50S 142.30E, Dulhunty R., 13 km SW Heathlands Q., 21 Mar 1992, E.D. Edwards (ANIC). H. Hacker, N. Pine R., 12-10-25 (QM). N. Queensland, 7.2.2000, Mt. Carbine, Sv. Bily leg. (JRCP). Austr., NT, 25km S of Katherine, 25.12.08 – 1.1.09, 14°31'S 132°25'E, 168m, Sv. Bily leg. (JRCP).

Diagnosis: The pronotum of E. laevicollis is laterally sinuate and convergent towards the apex; the prothorax is glossy black. The tegmen is characterized by its long lateral processes and two-thirds of the spicular fork is fused.

Length: (61 specimens measured) Total length: 15–23 mm.

Head: Black, with isolated pilosity; with dense, small punctation and isolated large punctures; epistomal suture distinct; interocular space about one eye width.

Thorax: Pronotal length to width ratio 1.05:1; pronotum glossy black, with isolated pilosity, weak punctation, sides sinuate, wrinkled; convergent towards apex; grooves of sub-basal collar distinct, separated by a bar. Scutellum dark brown to black, with weak punctation.

Elytra: Elytral length to width ratio 2.32:1; elytra black, partly with a reddish sheen and a broad, reddish transverse fascia; with isolated pilosity; elytral base as wide as pronotum, broader behind the middle; diameter of punctations in basal half as wide as interstices, diameter of punctations in rows 1 to 4 conspicuously decreasing behind middle, diameter of punctures of rows 5 to 8 decreasing just before apex; punctations of tenth stria distinct up to shortly behind middle; punctations of ninth stria vestigial; elytral punctation with three nodules; interstices 2 only ridged in basal half, interstices 4 ridged shortly behind base, interstices 6 ridged behind middle, interstices with more or less distinct microsculpture.

Lower surface: Dark brown to black, with dense pilosity; procoxal cavities slightly opened posteriorly.

Legs: Black, with isolated pilosity, with dense punctation and wrinkles; mesotibiae conspicuously bent.

Abdomen: Tegmen closed ventrally, with long processes laterally; spicular fork fused to two-third.

Distribution: Coastal region of Queensland, northern part of Northern Territory.

Seasonal occurrence: Collected during the whole year.

Figures

FIGURE 25. Eunatalis laevicollis: (A) Phallus lateral, (B) Phallus ventral, (C) Tegmen ventral, (D) Spicular fork, (E) Pygidium, (F) Ventrite VI.

FIGURE 26. Distribution of Eunatalis laevicollis.

FIGURE 56. (A) Eunatalis integra, (B) Eunatalis laevicollis, (C) Eunatalis laevis, (D) Eunatalis lugubris, (E) Eunatalis mastersii, (F) Eunatalis ninae n. sp..