Revision of the subgenus Ceranthia Robineau-Desvoidy of the genus Siphona Meigen of Japan (Diptera: Tachinidae) |
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| Authors: | Takuji TACHI Hiroshi SHIMA |
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| Affiliation: | Institute of Tropical Agriculture and;Biosystematics Laboratory, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan |
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| Abstract: | Japanese species of the subgenus Ceranthia Robineau‐Desvoidy are revised. Five species are recognized in Japan, three of which are described as new to science: Siphona (Ceranthia) angusta, S. (C.) nigra and S. (C.) setigera. A key to Japanese species is provided and male terminalia are illustrated. Monophyly of this group is discussed. |
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| Keywords: | monophyly new species parasitoid Siphonini systematics |
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