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On Madagascan Dichaetomyia species (Diptera: Muscidae): Descriptions of four new species

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies · 2022 · Vol. 10(4) · pp. 18–30

Eberhard Zielke✉(Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research)

Abstract

Four new species of the genus Dichaetomyia are described from Madagascar as Dichaetomyia bohita sp. n., Dichaetomyia mikeana sp. n., Dichaetomyia paranigra sp. n., and Dichaetomyia vohimana sp. n. The species belong to the subgenus Dichaetomyia sensu strictu. The body of two species is at least partially metallically shiny bluish, green or violet coloured the two other species are predominantly greyish and brown to blackish-brown.

Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies Insect and Pesticide Research Insect behavior and control techniquesSubgenusSensuMuscidaeBiologyGenusZoologyTaxonomy (biology)Botany

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