title: Sympotthastia wuyiensis sp. n. from China, with description of the immature stages of S. takatensis (Tokunaga) (Diptera, Chironomidae).
abstract: Sympotthastia wuyiensis sp. n. is described and illustrated as male imago from China. The immature stages of S. takatensis (Tokunaga) are described. The generic diagnosis is emended. Key to the known adult males, larvae and pupae of the genus worldwide is presented.
authors.affiliation: College of Life Science, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China; Email: unknown.
authors.forename: Wenbin
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, U.S.A; Email: unknown.
authors.forename: Leonard C Jr
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Ferrington
authors.affiliation: College of Life Science, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China; Email: xhwang@nankai.edu.cn.
authors.forename: Xinhua
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D063147:Animal Distribution; D000825:Animal Structures / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D000818:Animals; D049628:Body Size; D002681:China; D002683:Chironomidae / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification / Q000254:growth & development; D005260:Female; D007814:Larva / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification / Q000254:growth & development; D008297:Male; D009929:Organ Size; D011679:Pupa / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification / Q000254:growth & development