Two new species of Acroceratitis Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) and an updated key for the species from India

Two new species of genus Acroceratitis Hendel, namely A. parastriata David & Hancock , sp. nov. and A. breviscapa David, Ramani & Hancock, sp. nov., are described from India. A. histrionica (de Meijere) is recorded for the first time from India. An updated key to Indian species of Acrocerati...

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Published in:	Zootaxa Vol. 3895; no. 3; p. 411
Main Authors:	David, K J, Hancock, D L, Ramani, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New Zealand 16-12-2014
Subjects:	Animal Structures - anatomy & histology Animal Structures - growth & development Animals Body Size Female India Male Organ Size Tephritidae - anatomy & histology Tephritidae - classification Tephritidae - growth & development India
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Summary:	Two new species of genus Acroceratitis Hendel, namely A. parastriata David & Hancock , sp. nov. and A. breviscapa David, Ramani & Hancock, sp. nov., are described from India. A. histrionica (de Meijere) is recorded for the first time from India. An updated key to Indian species of Acroceratitis is also provided.
ISSN:	1175-5334
DOI:	10.11646/zootaxa.3895.3.5