The Nearctic species of Telmaturgus (Diptera: Dolichopodidae)

Justin B. Runyon

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The Nearctic species of Telmaturgus (Diptera: Dolichopodidae)

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Justin B. Runyon

Year:

2012

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Canadian Entomologist. 144: 337-347.

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Abstract

The sympycnine genus Telmaturgus Mik is reviewed for the Nearctic region, and includes three species: Telmaturgus parvus (Van Duzee), Telmaturgus robinsoni sp. nov., and Telmaturgus vockerothi sp. nov. Species of Telmaturgus can be recognized by the reduced number of dorsocentral setae (three pairs in Nearctic species) and the projecting lower face of females. Examination of the holotype of T. parvus reveals that the widespread species previously thought to be T. parvus is T. robinsoni. A key to species and comments on the taxonomic history and ecology of the genus are provided.

Keywords

Telmaturgus, taxonomic history, ecology

Citation

Runyon, Justin B. 2012. The Nearctic species of Telmaturgus (Diptera: Dolichopodidae). Canadian Entomologist. 144: 337-347.