Simulium (Psilopelmia) virescens, a new black-fly species (Diptera: Simuliidae) from the southwestern region of the state of Bahia, Brazil

The last-instar larva, pupa, male and female of Simulium virescens sp. nov. are described and illustrated. This species has a peculiar larva, which has an elongated head capsule and light-green colour. The first thoracic segment has tubercle on its dorsal region and the third thoracic segment has on...

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Main Authors: Neusa Hamada, Nayra Gomes da Silva, Eleny da Silva Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2012-02-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762012000100015&lng=en&tlng=en