A new species of Chrysotus Meigen (Diptera, Dolichopodidae) from soybean fields in South Dakota, USA

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Diaphorinae · Topics: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior, Forest Insect Ecology and Management, Insect behavior and control techniques

A new long-legged fly species, Chrysotus soya sp. nov. (Diptera: Dolichopodidae), is described and illustrated from specimens collected in soybean fields near Brookings, South Dakota, USA. The abundance of this species in soybeans suggests it plays an important role as a beneficial predator.

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