Styloniscidac (Isopoda, Oniscoidea) from Tasmania and New Zealand

Abstract

An earlier discussion of genus Styioniscus is revised. Tasmanian forms previously identitied as St. thomsolli, St. phormianus and Notoniscus australis are recognized as new species and information on the above-named New Zealand species is given. One other new species of Styloniscus from Tasmania is described. Variation among New Zealand exampies of St. otakensis is discussed and a typical form of this species is determined. The occurrence of St. nichollsi in caves is recorded. Supplementary type specimens are selected for Notoniscus tasmanicus.