Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 2010 |
Authors: | Wu, H., Zhang, S.-J., Huang J. |
Journal: | Zootaxa |
Volume: | 2560 |
Pagination: | 42-50 |
Keywords: | China, Ctenosciara, Diptera, new species, Sciaridae |
Abstract: | The taxonomy of the genus Ctenosciara Tuomikoski in China was studied. Six species were recognized, including three new species that are described and illustrated: Ctenosciara mutisetosa Wu & Zhang sp. nov., Ctenosciara pseudoinsolitaWu & Zhang sp. nov., and Ctenosciara xijingensis Wu & Zhang sp. nov. Additionally, Ctenosciara japonica Sutou & Ito, 2003 and Ctenosciara rufulenta (Edwards, 1927) are reported for the first time from China. A key to the Chinese species is also provided. |
Refereed Designation: | Refereed |
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