A new species of Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) associated to Stylosanthes guianensis (Fabaceae)

Authors

  • Bianca de Oliveira Santos
  • Valéria Cid Maia

Keywords:

Diptera, Cecidomyiidae, Lestodiplosis maricaensis sp.nov, Taxonomy

Abstract

Lestodiplosis maricaensis sp.nov., a predator cecidomyiid of mites found on the inflorescence of Stylosanthes guianensis (Fabaceae), is described (larva, pupa, male, and female) based on material from restinga areas of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

Published

2021-11-12

Issue

Section

ZOOLOGY