Revision of the Nearctic species of Ditomyia Winnertz and a new species from the Neotropical Region (Diptera: Ditomyiidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2020
Authors:Fitzgerald, S.J.
Journal:Zootaxa
Volume:4859
Issue:2
Pagination:239 - 262
Date Published:Jun-10-2020
ISSN:1175-5326
Abstract:

The Nearctic species of Ditomyia Winnertz (Diptera: Ditomyiidae) are revised and four species are recognized: D. euzona Loew and D. potomaca Fisher from the eastern Nearctic and D. sohnsi n. sp. and D. elongata n. sp. from the western Nearctic. All species are figured and a key provided. Additionally, the first known Neotropical Ditomyia is described and the generic limits of Ditomyia discussed.

URL:https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4859.2.4
DOI:10.11646/zootaxa.4859.2.4
Short Title:Zootaxa
Taxonomy checked: 
Yes
TDWG distribution: 
Yes
Specimens imported: 
No
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