Nusa formio Walker, 1851

Yatoo, Suhaib Firdous, Wachkoo, Aijaz Ahmad, Pillai, Kavya G. & Cohen, Chris M., 2024, Catalog of the Robber Flies of India (Diptera: Asilidae), Zootaxa 5509 (1), pp. 1-88 : 46-49

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scientific name

Nusa formio Walker, 1851
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Nusa formio Walker, 1851 View in CoL

Nusa formio Walker, 1851: 106 View in CoL . Type locality: India [ East India] [Holotype ♀, NHMUK].

Indian distribution: Tamil Nadu: Salem Dist.: Shevaroy Hills [Shevaroys] (mountain) ( Walker 1851: 107; Ricardo 1927: 208; Lal 1960: 69; Oldroyd 1975: 115; Joseph & Parui 1983a: 302; 1987g: 138; 1990a: 19; 1997b: 6; 1998: 100). World distribution: China, India, Sri Lanka ( Walker 1851: 107; Ricardo 1927: 208; Joseph & Parui 1998: 101).

* Nusa geniculata Joseph & Parui, 1997

Nusa geniculata Joseph & Parui, 1997b: 6 . Type locality: India (Karnataka: Jagalbet ) [Holotype ♂, KGC].

Indian distribution: Karnataka: Uttara Kannada Dist.: Jagalbet (village) ( Joseph & Parui 1997b: 7; 1998: 102).

* Nusa ghorpadei Joseph & Parui, 1987

Nusa ghorpadei Joseph & Parui, 1987g: 138 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Karnataka: Sanduru) [Holotype ♂, KGC]. Indian distribution: Karnataka: Bellary Dist.: Sanduru [Sandur] (town) ( Joseph & Parui 1987g: 139; 1990a: 19; 1998: 103; Sen et al. 2016: 210).

* Nusa indica Joseph & Parui, 1987 View in CoL

Nusa indica Joseph & Parui, 1987g: 139 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Karnataka: Emmiganur ) [Holotype ♂, ZSI].

Indian distribution: Karnataka: Bellary Dist.: Emmiganur [Yemmiganur] (village) ( Joseph & Parui 1987g: 139; 1990a: 19; 1998: 105; Sen et al. 2016: 210).

* Nusa karikalensis Joseph & Parui, 1989

Nusa karikalensis Joseph & Parui, 1989a: 193 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Puducherry: Kurumbagaram) [Holotype ♂, USNM].

Indian distribution: Puducherry: Karaikal Dist.: Kurumbagaram [Bagaram: Kurum] ( Joseph & Parui 1989a: 194; 1998: 106; Parui & Joseph 1994: 190; Sen et al. 2016: 210).

* Nusa mukherjeei Joseph & Parui, 1997

Nusa mukherjeei Joseph & Parui, 1997a: 91 . Type locality: India (West Bengal: Gangarampur) [Holotype ♂, ZSI]. Indian distribution: West Bengal: Dinajpur Dist.: Gangarampur (city); Malda Dist.: Alal (village) ( Joseph & Parui 1997a: 92; 1998: 108).

* Nusa premilaae Joseph & Parui, 1999

Nusa premilaae Joseph & Parui, 1999a: 94 . Type locality: India (Meghalaya: Damalgiri) [Holotype ♂, ZSI]. Indian distribution: Meghalaya: West Garo Hills Dist.: Damalgiri (locality) ( Joseph & Parui 1999a: 95).

* Nusa pseudoalbibasis Joseph & Parui, 1987 View in CoL

Nusa pseudoalbibasis Joseph & Parui, 1987g: 140 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Kerala: Thenmala ) [Holotype ♂, NHMUK].

Indian distribution: Kerala: Kollam Dist.: Thenmala [Tenmalai] (town) ( Joseph & Parui 1987g: 140; 1990a: 19; 1998: 109; Mathew 2004: 113; Sen et al. 2016: 210; Banerjee et al. 2020: 584; Pillai et al. 2023: 414).

* Nusa rajasthanensis Joseph & Parui, 1993

Nusa rajasthanensis Joseph & Parui, 1993b: 90 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Rajasthan: Balsamand) [Holotype ♂, ZSI]. Indian distribution: Rajasthan: Jodhpur Dist.: Balsamand [Balsamandh] (lake) ( Joseph & Parui 1993b: 92; 1998: 110).

* Nusa sahai Joseph & Parui, 1997

Nusa sahai Joseph & Parui, 1997b: 7 . Type locality: India (Kerala: 10 km E. Nilambur) [Holotype ♂, KGC].

Indian distribution: Kerala: Malappuram Dist.: 10 km E. Nilambur [Nolambur] (town); Thrissur Dist.: Chalakudy [Valparai-Chalakudi] (town) ( Joseph & Parui 1997b: 7; 1998: 112; Banerjee et al. 2020: 584; Pillai et al. 2023: 414).

* Nusa setosa Joseph & Parui, 1993

Nusa setosa Joseph & Parui, 1993b: 92 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Rajasthan: Jai Narain Vyas University ) [Holotype ♂, ZSI].

Indian distribution: Rajasthan: Jodhpur Dist.: Jai Narain Vyas University [Jodhpur University] Campus (locale); Udaipur Dist.: Chor Bawadi [Bavadchoraya] (village) ( Joseph & Parui 1993b: 93; 1998: 113).

* Nusa shevaroyensis Joseph & Parui, 1993

Nusa shevaroyensis Joseph & Parui, 1993d: 101 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Tamil Nadu: Shevaroy Hills ) [Holotype ♂, ZSI].

Indian distribution: Tamil Nadu: Salem Dist.: Shevaroy Hills (mountain) ( Joseph & Parui 1993d: 102; 1998: 114).

* Nusa sirkari Joseph & Parui, 1997

Nusa sirkari Joseph & Parui, 1997b: 7 . Type locality: India (Andhra Pradesh: Kolleru Lake) [Holotype ♂, KGC]. Indian distribution: Andhra Pradesh: Eluru Dist.: Kolleru Lake (lake) ( Joseph & Parui 1997b: 8; 1998: 116).

Opeatocerus Hermann, 1912 View in CoL

* Opeatocerus purpuratus ( Westwood, 1850) View in CoL

Atomosia purpurata Westwood, 1850: 233 View in CoL . Type locality: India [ India Orientali ] [Holotype?, OUMNH].

Indian distribution: Assam: Tinsukia Dist.: 16 km N. of Tinsukia (town); Meghalaya: South Garo Hills Dist.: Siju Cave Area (cave); Tamil Nadu: Nilgiris Dist.: Pykara (village) ( Westwood 1850: 233; Lal 1960: 59; Oldroyd 1975: 118; Joseph & Parui 1983a: 306; 1987f: 148; 1990a: 21; 1995: 4; 1998: 130; 1999a: 96).

Orthogonis Hermann, 1914 View in CoL

* Orthogonis andamanensis Joseph & Parui, 1981 View in CoL

Orthogonis andamanensis Joseph & Parui, 1981b: 221 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Wright Myo) [Holotype ♂, ZSI].

Indian distribution: Andaman & Nicobar Islands: South Andaman Dist.: Wright Myo (village) ( Joseph & Parui 1981b: 221; 1983a: 302; 1990a: 19; 1990c: 104; 1993c: 296; 1998: 119; Sen et al. 2016: 212).

Pogonosoma Rondani, 1856 View in CoL

* Pogonosoma cedrusa Ricardo, 1927 View in CoL

Pogonosoma cedrusa Ricardo, 1927: 211 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Himachal Pradesh: Fagu) [Holotype ♀, NHMUK]. Indian distribution: Himachal Pradesh: Shimla [Simla] Dist.: Fagu (mountain); Meghalaya: East Khasi Hills Dist.: Khasi Hills (hills) ( Ricardo 1927: 211; Lal 1960: 69; Oldroyd 1975: 116; Joseph & Parui 1983a: 303; 1990a: 19; 1998: 121; 1999a: 95).

Pseudonusa Joseph & Parui, 1989 View in CoL

* Pseudonusa andhraensis Joseph & Parui, 1989

Pseudonusa andhraensis Joseph & Parui, 1989c: 28 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Andhra Pradesh: Gajulapalli, Forest Rest House ) [Holotype ♂, ZSI].

Indian distribution: Andhra Pradesh: Nandyal Dist.: Gajulapalli [Gajalpalli] (village), Forest Rest House (locale) ( Joseph & Parui 1989c: 29; 1998: 123; Sen et al. 2016: 213).

Trichardis Hermann, 1906 View in CoL

* Trichardis indica Londt, 2008 View in CoL

Trichardis indica Londt, 2008: 208 View in CoL View Cited Treatment . Type locality: India (West Bengal: Kurseong ) [Holotype ♂, MNHNP].

Indian distribution: Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore Dist.: Coimbatore (city); West Bengal: Darjeeling Dist.: Kurseong (town) ( Londt 2008: 208).

Leptogastrinae Schiner, 1862 View in CoL Ammophilomima Enderlein, 1914 View in CoL

* Ammophilomima australis Martin, 1973 View in CoL

Ammophilomima australis Martin, 1973: 448 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Tamil Nadu: Palani Hills) [Holotype ♂, BPBM]. Indian distribution: Tamil Nadu: Dindigul Dist.: Kodaikanal (town): Palani [Pulney] Hills (mountain) ( Martin 1973: 448).

* Ammophilomima indiae Martin, 1973 View in CoL

Ammophilomima indiae Martin, 1973: 453 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Tamil Nadu: Cinchona) [Holotype ♂, BPBM]. Indian distribution: Kerala: Palakkad Dist.: Walayar Forest (reserve); Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore Dist.: Cinchona (town); Nilgiris Dist.: Devala (town); Singara (village) ( Martin 1973: 453).

* Ammophilomima simila Martin, 1973 View in CoL

Ammophilomima simila Martin, 1973: 457 View in CoL . Type locality: India (Tamil Nadu: Anaimalai Hills ) [Holotype ♀, BPBM].

Indian distribution: Tamil Nadu: Anaimalai [Anomalai] Hills (region) ( Martin 1973: 457).

Euscelidia Westwood, 1850 View in CoL

* Euscelidia abbreviata Dikow, 2003 View in CoL

Euscelidia abbreviata Dikow, 2003: 15 View in CoL View Cited Treatment . Type locality: India (Karnataka: Mudigere) [Holotype ♂, NHMD]. Indian distribution: Karnataka: Chikkamagaluru Dist.: Mudigere (town); Tamil Nadu: Nilgiris Dist.: Gudalur (town) ( Dikow 2003: 16 View Cited Treatment ).

* Euscelidia cobice Dikow, 2003 View in CoL

Euscelidia cobice Dikow, 2003: 42 View in CoL View Cited Treatment . Type locality: India (Karnataka: Mudigere ) [Holotype ♂, NHMD].

Indian distribution: Karnataka: Chikkamagaluru Dist.: Mudigere (town); Kodagu Dist.: Kodagu (hill station) ( Dikow 2003: 42).

* Euscelidia glabra Dikow, 2003 View in CoL

Euscelidia glabra Dikow, 2003: 66 View in CoL View Cited Treatment . Type locality: India (Karnataka: Jog Falls ) [Holotype ♂, NHMD].

Indian distribution: Karnataka: Shivamogga Dist.: Jog Falls [Gersoppa] (waterfall) ( Dikow 2003: 67).

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Diptera

Family

Asilidae

Genus

Nusa

Loc

Nusa formio Walker, 1851

Yatoo, Suhaib Firdous, Wachkoo, Aijaz Ahmad, Pillai, Kavya G. & Cohen, Chris M. 2024
2024
Loc

Trichardis indica

Londt, J. G. H. 2008: 208
2008
Loc

Euscelidia abbreviata

Dikow, T. 2003: 15
Dikow, T. 2003: 16
2003
Loc

Euscelidia cobice

Dikow, T. 2003: 42
2003
Loc

Euscelidia glabra

Dikow, T. 2003: 66
2003
Loc

Nusa premilaae

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1999: 94
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1999: 95
1999
Loc

Nusa geniculata

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1997: 6
1997
Loc

Nusa mukherjeei

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1998: 108
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1997: 91
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1997: 92
1997
Loc

Nusa sahai

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1997: 7
1997
Loc

Nusa sirkari

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1998: 116
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1997: 7
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1997: 8
1997
Loc

Nusa rajasthanensis

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1998: 110
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1993: 90
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1993: 92
1993
Loc

Nusa setosa

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1993: 92
1993
Loc

Nusa shevaroyensis

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1993: 101
1993
Loc

Nusa karikalensis

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1989: 193
1989
Loc

Pseudonusa andhraensis

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1989: 28
1989
Loc

Nusa ghorpadei

Sen, D. & Das, S. K. & Gokul, A. & Mitra, B. 2016: 210
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1998: 103
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1990: 19
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1987: 138
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1987: 139
1987
Loc

Nusa indica

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1987: 139
1987
Loc

Nusa pseudoalbibasis

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1987: 140
1987
Loc

Orthogonis andamanensis

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1981: 221
1981
Loc

Ammophilomima australis

Martin, C. H. 1973: 448
Martin, C. H. 1973: 448
1973
Loc

Ammophilomima indiae

Martin, C. H. 1973: 453
Martin, C. H. 1973: 453
1973
Loc

Ammophilomima simila

Martin, C. H. 1973: 457
1973
Loc

Pogonosoma cedrusa

Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1999: 95
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1998: 121
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1990: 19
Joseph, A. N. T. & Parui, P. 1983: 303
Oldroyd, H. 1975: 116
Lal, R. 1960: 69
Ricardo, G. 1927: 211
Ricardo, G. 1927: 211
1927
Loc

Nusa formio

Walker, F. 1851: 106
1851
Loc

Atomosia purpurata

Westwood, J. O. 1850: 233
1850
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