Review of the subgenusRheocricotopus(s. str.) Brundin, 1956 from China (Diptera: Chironomidae)

Authors :: Xinhua Wang
Chao Song
Wenbin Liu
Source :: Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 90:100-106
Publication Year :: 2014
Publisher :: Pacific Coast Entomological Society, 2014.
Abstract: The subgenus, Rheocricotopus (s. str.) Brundin, 1956 from China is reviewed. Rheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) heterochros sp. nov. is described from an adult male. Rheocricotopus (R.) inaxeyeus Sasa, Kitami & Suzuki, 2001 and R. (R.) pauciseta Saether, 1969 are recorded from China for the first time. The diagnosis for the subgenus is emended, and a key to adult males of the subgenus in China is presented.

Subjects :: biology
Adult male
Ecology
Insect Science
Rheocricotopus
Sasa
Key (lock)
Subgenus
biology.organism_classification
China
Chironomidae

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