Xanthochlorus (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) newly found in Tibet with description of a new species

Authors

  • Yuqiang Xi Department of Entomology, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
  • Baohai Wang Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, No. 130 Jinzhu West Road, Lhasa, Tibet 850032, China
  • Ding Yang Department of Entomology, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China

Keywords:

long-legged fly, Xanthochlorus tibetensis, Tibet

Abstract

Previously 3 Chinese species of the genus Xanthochlorus (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) were known to occur in Shaanxi and Henan. Here this genus is newly reported from Tibet with one new species, Xanthochlorus tibetensis sp. nov. This finding extends the distribution of the genus in Asia to the Himalayas. Relationship of the new species with the known ones is discussed. A revised key to the Chinese species of Xanthochlorus is presented.

 

Resumen

Anteriormente se conocia la presencia de 3 especies chinas del género Xanthochlorus (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) en Shaanxi y Henan. Aquí se reporta neuvemente este género del Tíbet con una nueva especie, Xanthochlorus tibetensis sp. nov. Este hallazgo extiende la distribución de este género en Asia hacia los Himalayas. Se discute su relación con las especies relacionadas. Se presenta una clave actualizada de las especies de Xanthochlorus de China.

 

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Vol. 98, No. 1 (March 2015)

Section

Research Papers

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