Dolichopodidae-Platypezidae

Dolichopodidae-Platypezidae
Author: Bozzano G Luisa
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0444599940

Catalogue of Palaearctic Diptera, Volume 7: Dolichopodidae-Platypezidae offers information on family Dolichopodidae and family Platypezidae, including type-species designation, authors, and proposed names. The catalogue first elaborates on family Dolichopodidae, including subfamily Sciapodinae, Rhaphiinae, Peloropeodinae, Diaphorinae, Hydrophorinae, and Peloropeodinae. The book then examines family Lonchopteridae and family Phoridae. Topics include Dohrniphora, Megaselia, Chaetopleurophora, Gymnophora, Beckerina, and Aenigmatias. The book takes a look at family Opetiidae and family Platypezidae, as well as subfamily Microsaniinae, subfamily Callomyiinae, and subfamily Platypezinae. The catalogue is a valuable source of information for researchers interested in family Dolichopodidae and family Platypezidae.

The Flat-Footed Flies

The Flat-Footed Flies
Author: Peter J. Chandler
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789004120235

"The Flat-footed Flies (Diptera: Opetiidae and Platypezidae) of Europe" presents a detailed account of the taxonomy, biology and distribution of the 44 European species of Opetiidae and Platypezidae. Two of these are here described as new to science. Known larvae develop in the larger fungi; adults are honey-dew feeders on broad leaves. Both families are characterised and proposals on their relationships and phylogeny are discussed. All European species are keyed and described in detail. Adult and larval biology are reviewed. The provincial distribution of 35 species occurring in Fennoscandia and Denmark is listed in a detailed catalogue. The work presents identification keys to genera and species and for each species descriptions and accounts of its nomenclature, biology and distribution. Known early stages are keyed to genera and described under each species. Altogether 427 line drawings and 6 beautiful colour illustrations accompany the text.

Generic Revision and Species Classification of the Microdontinae (Diptera, Syrphidae)

Generic Revision and Species Classification of the Microdontinae (Diptera, Syrphidae)
Author: Menno Reemer
Publisher: PenSoft Publishers LTD
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2013-04-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9546426806

Hoverflies of the subfamily Microdontinae have a reputation for causing confusion. The adult flies differ so much from other hoverflies that according to some they should be placed in a family of their own. Their diversity in shape and size is astonishing: from large, furry-haired species and convincing wasp-mimics to tiny, unsightly creatures, easily mistaken for something uninteresting. This paper introduces a new generic classification of the Microdontinae. A key to all 43 genera, 7 subgenera and some species groups is presented. All 552 available species names are classified into (sub)genera and species groups. The resulting classification comprises 454 valid species and 98 synonyms, of which 17 valid names and three synonyms are left unplaced. A total number of 26 new species are described, 267 new combinations of species and genera are proposed. The paper concludes with a discussion on diagnostic characters of Microdontinae.

Indian Pipunculids (Diptera: Pipunculidae)

Indian Pipunculids (Diptera: Pipunculidae)
Author: Vijay Chandra Kapoor
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distri
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1987
Genre: Diptera
ISBN:

This Is The First Comprehensive Work On The Indian Pipunculids After Brunetti'S In 1923. The Importance Of These Flies As Biocontrol Agents Of Homopteran Pests, Especially Those Of Rice, Is Being Greatly Felt Now. Since The Fauna Of These Flies Was Very Poorly Known In India, The Flies Were Never Tried For Such Purpose. The Present Work Which Includes 91 Species From India Under 6 Genera Will Not Only Enable Workers To Identify The Desired SpeĀ¬Cies For Their Proper Manipulation As Biocontrol Agents But Also Be Useful In Discovering More And More Pipunculid Species.

Catalogue

Catalogue
Author: John D. Sherman (jr.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 886
Release: 1927
Genre: Catalogs, Booksellers'.
ISBN: