Range extension and the northern limit of the Chilean endemic Anabittacus iridipennis Kimmins, 1929 (Mecoptera, Bittacidae), with an updated distribution and biological notes

Chile has six species of Mecoptera, among which is Anabittacus iridipennis Kimmins, 1929. The genus Anabittacus Kimmins, 1929 (family Bittacidae) is monotypic and highly endemic to the southern part of the country. Here, we report two new localities for the rare A. iridipennis in southern Chile, spe...

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Published in:Check list (Luís Felipe Toledo) 2023-12, Vol.19 (6), p.1021-1027
Main Authors: Barahona-Segovia, Rodrigo M., Chinga, Javiera, Hepp, Josefina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bittacus
hanging flies
Los Ríos
southern
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Summary:Chile has six species of Mecoptera, among which is Anabittacus iridipennis Kimmins, 1929. The genus Anabittacus Kimmins, 1929 (family Bittacidae) is monotypic and highly endemic to the southern part of the country. Here, we report two new localities for the rare A. iridipennis in southern Chile, specifically in the Los Ríos Region. Our new data extend the northern geographical limits of this species from the locality type. We provide a detailed diagnosis of this species and notes about the biology and the habitat of this enigmatic species.
ISSN:1809-127X
1809-127X
DOI:10.15560/19.6.1021