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Issue: Vol. 2560 No. 1: 6 Aug. 2010
Type: Articles
Published: 2010-08-06
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.2560.1.4
Page range: 42–50
Abstract views: 37
PDF downloaded: 2

The genus Ctenosciara Tuomikoski in China, with descriptions of three new species (Diptera, Sciaridae)

Institute of Forest Protection, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin’an, Zhejiang 311300, China
Institute of Forest Protection, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin’an, Zhejiang 311300, China
Institute of Forest Protection, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin’an, Zhejiang 311300, China
Diptera Sciaridae Ctenosciara new species China

Abstract

The taxonomy of the genus Ctenosciara Tuomikoski in China was studied. Six species were recognized, including three new species that are described and illustrated: Ctenosciara mutisetosa Wu & Zhang sp. nov., Ctenosciara pseudoinsolita Wu & Zhang sp. nov., and Ctenosciara xijingensis Wu & Zhang sp. nov. Additionally, Ctenosciara japonica Sutou & Ito, 2003 and Ctenosciara rufulenta (Edwards, 1927) are reported for the first time from China. A key to the Chinese species is also provided.

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