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Two new species of the genus Thornburghiella Vaillant, 1982 (Diptera, Psychodidae, Psychodinae) from China

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Two new species of the genus Thornburghiella Vaillant, 1982 collected from China, are described as new to science: Thornburghiella sichuanensis sp. nov. and Thornburghiella yintiaolingensis sp. nov.. Thornburghiella singularis Quate, 1962 was recorded in China for the first time, Thornburghiella xinjingensis Wanger, 2003 was redescribed. An updated key to the species of Thornburghiella from China is presented.

Source: ZooKeys

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1296.199004

Authors: Shuailai Yang, Yining Xi, Pei Wang, Xinming Yin, Yuqiang Xi

Institution: Henan Agricultural University

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: $754

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Henan Agricultural University