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The first record of Atherigona from Lesotho (Diptera, Muscidae), with description of a new species

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Eight species of Atherigona Rondani, 1856 are recorded from Lesotho for the first time: Atherigona angulata Deeming, 1971, Atherigona chrysohypene Muller, 2015, Atherigona kirkspriggsi Muller, 2015, Atherigona laevigata (Loew, 1852), Atherigona lineata ugandae van Emden, 1940, Atherigona londti Muller, 2015, Atherigona rubricornis Stein, 1913 and a new species Atherigona jordaensisp. nov. The new species is described and diagnoses for all known species from Lesotho are provided with a brief discussion on their distribution in the country.

Source: African Invertebrates

DOI: 10.3897/afrinvertebr.65.131744

Authors: Mokome M. J. Magoai, Burgert S. Muller

Institutions: National Museum, National Museum

Language: English

Topic: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $404

OpenAlex ID: W4402206756

FWCI: 1.122

Cites: 22

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10