Review of Anasillomos Londt, 1983 with the description of a new species (Insecta: Diptera: Asilidae)

Authors: Dikow, Torsten DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.3.e4652 Published: Jan. 1, 2015 Source: Biodiversity Data Journal OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Afrotropical · Topics: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior, Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny, Insect behavior and control techniques

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The southern African assassin-fly genus Anasillomos Londt, 1983 is reviewed. A new species, Anasillomos juergeni sp. n., is described from the Namib desert and represents the second species in the genus. Descriptions/re-descriptions, photographs, and identification keys are provided to aid in the identification. Distribution, occurrence in biodiversity hotspots sensu Conservation International, and seasonal incidence are discussed.

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