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Biodiversity and Conservation • Acta Amaz. 49 (2) • Apr-Jun 2019 • https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-4392201801151   copy

Description of immature stages of Ablabesmyia cordeiroi Neubern, 2013 (Diptera: Chironomidae: Tanypodinae)

Descrição dos estágios imaturos de Ablabesmyia cordeiroi Neubern, 2013 (Diptera: Chironomidae: Tanypodinae)

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ABSTRACT

Abalesmyia cordeiroi Neubern was originally described based on adult males collected in the Amazon region; therefore, females and immatures of this species are unknown. In the present study, the pupal and larval stages of A. cordeiroi are described and illustrated. In addition, an amendment to the larval diagnosis of Ablabesmyia is provided.

Keywords:
aquatic insects; non-biting midges; Pentaneurini; Brazil

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