Redescription of Sciophila nitens Winnertz (Diptera: Mycetophilidae) with a new synonymization

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2004
Authors:Kurina, O.
Journal:Entomologica Fennica
Volume:15
Pagination:193-197
Abstract:

A mycetophilid species Sciophila nitens (Winnertz) is redescribed and removed from synonymy with S. geniculata (Zetterstedt). Diagnostic characters and genital figures are given for both species. Sciophila longua Garrett is found to be a junior synonym of Sciophila nitens (Winnertz).

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