First record of Diastatidae (Diptera: Ephydroidea) from Brazil, with the description of a new species

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Author(s):	Costa, Savio Cunha ; Pirani, Gabriela ; Mathis, Wayne N. Total Authors: 3
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	Zootaxa; v. 5278, n. 2, p. 9-pg., 2023-05-05.
Abstract
The ephydroid family Diastatidae is recorded for the first time from Brazil. A new species, Diastata fachini Costa, Pirani & Mathis, sp. nov. which was collected from the Atlantic Forest, is described. The description is based on an adult male and female and includes photographs and detailed illustrations. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	18/09666-5 - Phylogenomic systematics, comparative morphology and biogeography of bees (Hymenoptera: Anthophila)
Grantee:	Eduardo Andrade Botelho de Almeida
Support Opportunities:	Regular Research Grants