A conspectus on the Canacidae (Diptera) of Brazil

By

Mathis, Wayne N.
Marinoni, Luciane

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2012

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

162

Pages

59-92

Subjects

Brazil , Canacidae , conspectus , Diptera , new species

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.162.2370

 

Abstract

Species of Canacidae sensu lato of Brazil are reviewed, including the subfamilies Canacinae and Tethininae. Included are seven species in five genera with two species, Nocticanace austra and N. packhamorum, from southern Brazil being newly described. To facilitate identification, we have included keys and diagnose to taxa at all levels.