title: The external morphology of Austroplatypus incompertus (Schedl) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Platypodinae).
abstract: Previous descriptions of adult Austroplatypus incompertus (Schedl) are completed by the addition of descriptions and illustrations of the adults and, in particular, their maxillary palps. I describe and illustrate the non-adult phases of the life cycle and provide a key to the larval instars. The sexual dimorphism of Austroplatypus incompertus is atypical and includes a latitudinal cline which obeys Bergmann's rule. The taxonomic position of the genus within the Platypodinae is clarified. Platypus incostatus Schedl is recognised as the male of the species, and hence a new synonym of Austroplatypus incompertus.
authors: Forest Resources Research, Science & Research, Industry & Investment New South Wales, P.O. Box 100 Beecroft NSW 2119 Australia.
authors: Deborah S
authors: DS
authors: Kent
references: Integr Comp Biol. 2004 Dec;44(6):413-24
references: 21676727