Limnophora Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830
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https://doi.org/ 10.11646/zootaxa.4952.1.6 |
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lsid:zoobank.org:pub:5C640B7A-AA7A-435B-93C7-F9AC61A71A9B |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4671808 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/039F879D-027B-FFDC-57B3-FA23FBD373CA |
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Plazi |
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Limnophora Robineau-Desvoidy |
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Genus Limnophora Robineau-Desvoidy View in CoL View at ENA
Diagnosis. The following combination of characters readily separates the Macaronesian species of Limnophora from other Muscidae : Small to medium sized muscids with paired subtriangular or trapezoid dark marks on tergites III and IV. Dorsocentral setae 3 or 4 behind the suture. Katepisternal setae 1 + 2. Prestomal teeth enlarged, modified for stabbing small prey. Prealar seta absent. Prosternum with setulae. Wing vein R 1 bare; radial node with dorsal and ventral setula(e). Ovipositor with complex hypoproct consisting of a large basal part with a pair of vertical extensions and a convex distal part covered in dense, up-curved setulae or spinules.
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