Taxonomic revision of the sexually dimorphic flies of the Neotropical genus<i> Euepalpus</i> Townsend, 1908 (Diptera: Tachinidae), with notes on sexual patches in Tachinini

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Taxonomic revision of the sexually dimorphic flies of the Neotropical genus Euepalpus Townsend, 1908 (Diptera: Tachinidae), with notes on sexual patches in Tachinini

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Author(s):	Gudin, Filipe Macedo Total Authors: 1
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY; v. N/A, p. 13-pg., 2023-08-24.
Abstract
Euepalpus Townsend, 1908 is a small Neotropical genus of bristle flies (Diptera: Tachinidae: Tachinini), which includes two valid species whose taxonomy is unclear, mainly because males and females are sexually dimorphic. Males exhibit a pair of sexual patches on the dorsal surface of abdominal tergite 5, an unusual feature in Tachinidae. Here, the genus is revised, including a key to species and detailed descriptions and illustrations of the type material and males and females of each species. The male and female terminalia of Euepalpus species are described for the first time. Finally, I discuss the occurrence and distribution of sexual patches in Tachinini. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	10/52314-0 - The SISBIOTA - Diptera Brazilian network: a long term survey of Diptera from unexplored central areas of Brazil
Grantee:	Carlos José Einicker Lamas
Support Opportunities:	BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants