Revision and cladistic analysis of Neotropical genus Psilochlorops Duda (Diptera: Chloropidae)

Author(s)

Riccardi, Paula Raile ; Amorim, Dalton De Souza

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Zootaxa; v. N/A, n. 3326, p. 12-pg., 2012-05-28.

Abstract

Five new species are described herein for the Neotropical genus Psilochlorops, up to now known only from the type-species, P. clavitibia Duda-P. brunneus sp. n., P. elongatum sp. n., P. flavisoma sp. n., P. nigrifemur sp. n. and P. paganelliae sp. n. All new species are described in detail and illustrated. A key to the species of the genus is provided. The diagnosis of Psilochlorops, after the addition of these species, is emended. A cladistic analysis of the genus indicates that Psilochlorops is monophyletic and show the affinities between the species. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 09/12298-9 - Revision and phylogenetic analysis of genus Ectecephalina Paganelli, 2002 (Diptera: Chloropidae)
• Grantee: Paula Raile Riccardi
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master