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

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

Authors

R. H. L. Disney

Farnon Ellwood Farnon.Ellwood@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Conservation Science



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.

Citation

Disney, R. H. L., & Ellwood, M. D. F. (2001). An intriguing new genus of scuttle fly (Diptera: Phoridae) from Borneo. Fragmenta Faunistica- Polska Akademia Nauk Muzeum i Instytut Zoologii, 44(2), 319-328. https://doi.org/10.3161/00159301FF2001.44.2.319

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Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed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