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| Author(s): |
Krolow, T. K.
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Henriques, A. L.
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Gonzalez, C. R.
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Nihei, S. S.
Total Authors: 4
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Neotropical Entomology; v. 49, n. 3, p. 8-pg., 2020-05-12. |
| Abstract | |
The classification of the Tabanidae had remained stable over the last 60 years after Mackerras proposed a great revolution in the arrangement of the family. Recently, some new proposals based on molecular data have once again changed the classification of the family, mainly with a focus on the tribe Scionini. The present paper introduces a critical analysis based on the taxonomical view of the recent proposed classification of Scionini. Three genera are discussed: Lepmia Fairchild, Parosca Enderlein, and Pseudoscione Lutz. Lepmia atra (Philippi), L. grisea (Jaennicke), and L. leucothorax (Ricardo) are transferred to a new genus, Sixtomyiagen.n., based on its morphological differences from Lepmia. Other three species receive a new combination: Parosca subulipalpis (Enderlein) n. comb., Pseudoscione albifrons (Macquart) n. comb., Ps. hibernus (Wilkerson & Coscaron) n. comb. A key to species of Sixtomyia is provided and diagnostic characters are illustrated. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 15/10788-0 - Molecular phylogeny of Calyptratae Diptera using traditional and next generation sequencing. |
| Grantee: | Silvio Shigueo Nihei |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |