Revision of the Neotropical Exoristini (Diptera, Tachinidae): The Status of the Genera Epiplagiops and Tetragrapha

The monotypic genera Epiplagiops Blanchard, 1943 and Tetragrapha Brauer and Bergenstamm, 1891 are revised. Both are invalidated and synonymized with Chetogena Rondani, 1856. Their type-species, Epiplagiops littoralis Blanchard, 1943 and Tetragrapha tessellata Brauer and Bergenstamm, 1891, are studie...

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Published in:Journal of insect science (Tucson, Ariz.) Ariz.), 2015-03, Vol.15 (35), p.1-5
Main Author: Nihei, Silvio S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
lectotypes
Tachinidae
tropics
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Summary:The monotypic genera Epiplagiops Blanchard, 1943 and Tetragrapha Brauer and Bergenstamm, 1891 are revised. Both are invalidated and synonymized with Chetogena Rondani, 1856. Their type-species, Epiplagiops littoralis Blanchard, 1943 and Tetragrapha tessellata Brauer and Bergenstamm, 1891, are studied, redescribed, illustrated, and transferred to Chetogena. A lectotype is designated for T. tessellata.
ISSN:1536-2442
1536-2442