The genus Aphasmaphleps Grichanov, gen. n. is described from Senegal to accommodate a new species, A. bandia sp. n. The new genus has been placed in the subfamily Diaphorinae and is considered close to the genus Phasmaphleps Bickel, 2005. A key to Afrotropical diaphorine genera of long-legged flies is compiled, and characters of the new genus are discussed.
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1 December 2010
Aphasmaphleps, a New Genus of Long-Legged Flies from Senegal, with a Key to the Genera of Afrotropical Diaphorinae (Diptera: Dolichopodidae)
Igor Ya. Grichanov
African Invertebrates
Vol. 51 • No. 2
December 2010
Vol. 51 • No. 2
December 2010
Aphasmaphleps
Diaphorinae
Diptera
Dolichopodidae
identification key
long-legged flies
new genus