New species of Xestochironomus Sublette et Wirth, 1972 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Atlantic Forest, Brazil.
Two new Xestochironomus species, X. dickinsoni sp. n. and X. virgoferreae sp. n., from Brazilian Atlantic Forest are described, based on male adults. Additionally, a key to adult males of the genus is provided.
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Depto. de Ecologia e Zoologia, CEP 88040-901, Florianópolis--SC, Brazil. lcpinho@ccb.ufsc.br
Luiz Carlos
LC
Pinho
João Francisco
JF
Souza
D063147:Animal Distribution; D000825:Animal Structures / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D000818:Animals; D049628:Body Size; D001938:Brazil; D002683:Chironomidae / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development; D065928:Forests; D008297:Male; D009929:Organ Size