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A REVISION OF THE NEARCTIC SPECIES OF SYNDYAS LOEW (DIPTERA: EMPIDIDAE)1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

H.J. Teskey
Affiliation:
Biosystematics Research Institute, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa K1A 0C6
J.G. Chillcott
Affiliation:
Biosystematics Research Institute, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa K1A 0C6

Abstract

The genus Syndyas Loew is revised for North America, and four of the six included species are described as new. A general description of the Nearctic species group is given, and keys are presented. All species but one are restricted to eastern North America. Three unplaced specimens that may represent additional species are discussed.

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Copyright
Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1977

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