Revision of the genus Bryodemina Hull (Diptera, Bombyliidae, Lomatiinae) with descriptions of two new Neotropical species

Author(s)

Lamas, Carlos J. E. ; Yamaguchi, Carolina ; Evenhuis, Neal L.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Zootaxa; v. 5496, n. 3, p. 31-pg., 2024-08-20.

Abstract

The New World genus Bryodemina Hull is revised. Two new species are herein described and illustrated: Bry. enigmatica sp. nov. from Brazil and Bry. ayalai sp. nov. from Venezuela. The results of a detailed morphological study, based on types and material deposited in many collections of the world, shows that Brachydemia Hull should be considered as a junior synonym of Bryodemina Hull, syn. nov. and Bra. latisoma Hull as junior synonym of Bra. hedickei (Paramonov), syn. nov. Illustrations of the external morphology of adults and male and female terminalia for all valid species are presented. A distribution map including all examined records, an identification key to species together with a preliminary biogeographic discussion are also added. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 21/08741-6 - Unveiling the real diversity of Diptera (Insecta) in Brazil: human resources training and development of new tools for the taxonomy of little known lineages
• Grantee: Carlos José Einicker Lamas
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• Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants
• 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
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