The discovery of a second species of Mallophthiria Edwards (Diptera, Bombyliidae, Crocidiinae) from Chile

The Neotropical genus Mallophthiria Edwards is restricted to Chile (Concepción and Choapa) and comprises M. lanata Edwards, 1930 and M. elguetai sp. nov. The new species is described and illustrations of the external morphology of adults and male and female terminalia are also included.

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Published in:	Zootaxa Vol. 3900; no. 1; p. 141
Main Authors:	Yamaguchi, Carolina, Lamas, Carlos José Einicker
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New Zealand 19-12-2014
Subjects:	Animal Distribution Animal Structures - anatomy & histology Animal Structures - growth & development Animals Body Size Chile Diptera - anatomy & histology Diptera - classification Diptera - growth & development Female Male Organ Size Chile
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Summary:	The Neotropical genus Mallophthiria Edwards is restricted to Chile (Concepción and Choapa) and comprises M. lanata Edwards, 1930 and M. elguetai sp. nov. The new species is described and illustrations of the external morphology of adults and male and female terminalia are also included.
ISSN:	1175-5334
DOI:	10.11646/zootaxa.3900.1.10