A new species the genus Mesorhaga Schiner, 1868 (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) from Tanzania, with a key to Afrotropical species | Zendy

I. Ya. Grichanov | Zendy

Open Access

A new species the genus Mesorhaga Schiner, 1868 (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) from Tanzania, with a key to Afrotropical species

Author(s) -

I. Ya. Grichanov

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

far eastern entomologist

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.567

H-Index - 9

ISSN - 1026-051X

DOI - 10.25221/fee.435.1

Subject(s) - dolichopodidae , seta , tanzania , key (lock) , genus , biology , ecology , national park , zoology , geography , environmental planning

Mesorhaga tanzaniensis sp. n. is described from the Udzungwa Mountain National Park in Tanzania. New species differs from all other Afrotro¬pical species of the genus in large size, yellow antenna, almost entirely yellow legs, and brown spots on abdominal tergites. Male cercus of the new species bears very long dorsolateral setae, which are longer than cercus. A new key to Afrotropical species of Mesorhaga is provided.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research