A new species of Chrysotus Meigen (Diptera, Dolichopodidae from soybean fields in South Dakota, USA

Justin B. Runyon; Eric Beckendorf; Louis S. Hesler

doi:10.3897/zookeys.1135.95026

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A new species of Chrysotus Meigen (Diptera, Dolichopodidae from soybean fields in South Dakota, USA

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Authors:

Justin B. Runyon, Eric Beckendorf, Louis S. Hesler

Year:

2022

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1135.95026

Source:

ZooKeys. 1135: 171-180.

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Abstract

A new long-legged fly species, Chrysotus soya sp. nov. (Diptera: Dolichopodidae), is described and illustrated from specimens collected in soybean fields near Brookings, South Dakota, USA. The abundance of this species in soybeans suggests it plays an important role as a beneficial predator.

Keywords

Diaphorinae, egg, natural enemy, Nearctic, new species

Citation

Runyon, Justin B.; Beckendorf, Eric; Hesler, Louis S. 2022. A new species of Chrysotus Meigen (Diptera, Dolichopodidae from soybean fields in South Dakota, USA. ZooKeys. 1135: 171-180.