Tanypus urszulae, a new Tanypodinae (Diptera: Chironomidae) from the Neotropical Region.
A new species of Tanypus Meigen, T. urszulae sp. nov. from Brazil, is described and figured as adult male, pupa and larva. Additionally, the generic diagnosis for the larva is emended.
Laboratory of Aquatic Entomology, Institute of Biology, Department of Zoology, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil; Email: fabiologia@gmail.com.
Fabio Laurindo Da
FL
Silva
Laboratory of Aquatic Entomology, Department of Hydrobiology, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Email: unknown.
Caroline Silva Neubern De
CS
Oliveira
D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D002683:Chironomidae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development; D007814:Larva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male; D011679:Pupa / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013045:Species Specificity