The genus Camptochaeta in Nearctic caves, with the description of C. prolixa sp. n. (Diptera, Sciaridae)

Pekka Vilkamaa; Heikki Hippa; Steven J. Taylor

doi:10.3897/zookeys.135.1624

The genus Camptochaeta in Nearctic caves, with the description of C. prolixa sp. n. (Diptera, Sciaridae)

Pekka Vilkamaa, Heikki Hippa, Steven J. Taylor

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Abstract

Camptochaeta prolixa sp. n. (Diptera, Sciaridae) is described from caves in Nevada, and three other congeneric species are recorded from caves in Nevada and Arkansas, United States. Te new species shows some indication to a subterranean mode of life, including long antenna and legs, and in some specimens, reduction of the eye bridge.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	69-75
Number of pages	7
Journal	ZooKeys
Volume	135
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.135.1624
State	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Camptochaeta
Caves
Diptera
New records
New species
Sciaridae
USA

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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Animal Science and Zoology

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