Expanded description of Leberis aenigmatosa Smirnov (Anomopoda:Chydoridae): a further indication of the biological isolation between western and eastern Australia
journal contribution
posted on 2023-04-03, 17:33authored byDavid G Frey
Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre
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Leberis aenigmatosa Smirnov, which belongs to a monotypic genus endemic to Australia, is fully redescribed frommaterial collected from granite rock-pools in Western Australia. All three male instars are described for the firsttime. The redescription includes an extensive series of line drawings. Leberis shows some affinity with the genusCelsinotum Frey of eastern Australia. There is strong evidence for isolation and radiation of eastern and western chydorid populations.