An intriguing new genus of scuttle fly (Diptera: Phoridae) from Borneo

Disney, R. H. L.; Ellwood, M. D. Farnon

Abstract

Dohrnigma nudifrons n. gen., n. sp. is described from Borneo. It seems to represent a transitional form related to Dohrniphora DAHL. Synaptophora BROWN is transferred to the Diplonevrini, which in turn is removed from the subfamily Aenigmatiinae.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2001
• Journal: Fragmenta Faunistica
• Print ISSN: 0015-9301
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 44
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 319-328
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3161/00159301FF2001.44.2.319
• Keywords: scuttle fly, Diptera, Phoridae, Borneo, insects, new genus
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1090871
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3161/00159301FF2001.44.2.319