Systematic position of the monotypic Azorean genus Falbouria Dyte with notes on the definition of Chrysotus Meigen (Diptera: Dolichopodidae)

Author(s)

Capellari, Renato Soares ; Amorim, Dalton De Souza

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Zootaxa; v. N/A, n. 3489, p. 8-pg., 2012-09-19.

Abstract

The systematic position and the generic status of the monotypic genus Falbouria Dyte (Dolichopodidae: Diaphorinae) are evaluated. The type-species of the genus, F. acorensis (Parent), endemic to the Azores, is re-described, and hypopygial and oviscapt morphology illustrated in detail for the first time. Falbouria is kept as a separate genus, but close to Chrysotus Meigen, which is certainly paraphyletic (or even polyphyletic) in its present composition. A brief discussion on the delimitation of Chrysotus is provided and its laesus-group of species is suggested as the core clade of the genus. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 03/10274-9 - Geographic limits and causal agents of Diptera endemism in the Atlantic Forest
• Grantee: Dalton de Souza Amorim
• Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants