A new species of the genus Forcipomyia (Lepidohelea) (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in China

Authors

  • Xiaojing Han Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563099, P. R. China
  • Xiaofei Li Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563099, P. R. China
  • Xiaohui Hou Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563099, P. R. China

Keywords:

Forcipomyia (Lepidohelea), midges, new species, China

Abstract

A new species, Forcipomyia (Lepidohelea) qinlingensis is described and illustrated after a male specimen in China. This new species is compared with its similar congener, Forcipomyia (Lepidohelea) qionghaiensis Liu and Yu, 2001. A key to the adults of the subgenus from China is also provided.

 

Resumen

Una nueva especie, Forcipomyia (Lepidohelea) qinlingensis es descrita e ilustrada a partir de un espécimen macho de la China. Esta nueva especie es comparada con su congénere, Forcipomyia (Lepidohelea) qionghaiensis Liu et Yu, 2001. Se presenta una clave para adultos del subgenero de la China.

 

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