Observations on the biology and anatomy of Curtonotidae (Diptera: Schizophora)

Observations on the biology and anatomy of Curtonotidae (Diptera: Schizophora)

New information concerning the biology and anatomy of Cyrtona spp. and Curtonotum quinquevittatum is given. During the hot, dry season the latter species leaves its warthog burrow refuges at night. Cyrtona spp. rest in densely shaded humid habitats during the same season, dispersing in the cooler se...

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Published in:Journal of natural history Vol. 36; no. 14; pp. 1725 - 1745
Main Author: Pollock, J. N.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 01-10-2002
Subjects:
Anatomy
Curtonotidae
Ecology
Ephydroidea
Habitat
Phylogenetics
Postabdomen
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Summary:New information concerning the biology and anatomy of Cyrtona spp. and Curtonotum quinquevittatum is given. During the hot, dry season the latter species leaves its warthog burrow refuges at night. Cyrtona spp. rest in densely shaded humid habitats during the same season, dispersing in the cooler seasons. Postabdominal sclerites and internal anatomy of the male abdomen are described for both genera. A suggested ground plan of the Ephydroidea is outlined.
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ISSN:0022-2933
1464-5262
DOI:10.1080/00222930110061869