The Syneches signatus species-group (Diptera: Empidoidea: Hybotidae) characterized with the flattened abdomen and modified hind leg is a small and unique group in Syneches. Here we report that this species group is newly found in Tibet with 2 species, Syneches bigoti Bezzi and S. nigrescens sp. nov. Syneches bigoti Bezzi is reported from the Chinese mainland for the first time. A key to the known species of this group from Asia is presented.
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1 June 2014
Species of Syneches from Tibet Belonging to S. signatus Species Group (Diptera: Empididae)
Li Shi,
Gang Yao,
Ding Yang
Florida Entomologist
Vol. 97 • No. 2
June 2014
Vol. 97 • No. 2
June 2014
dance fly
moscas de baile
Syneches nigrescens
Tibet