| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 1996 |
| Authors: | J. T. Goodwin, Drees B. M. |
| Journal: | Southwestern Entomologist |
| Volume: | Supplement No. 20 |
| Pagination: | 140 pp |
| Date Published: | 1996 |
| Keywords: | Agkistrocerus finitimus, Agkistrocerus megerlei, Apatolestes aitkeni, Apatolestes michineri, Chrysops beameri, Chrysops bistellatus, Chrysops celatus, Chrysops dacne, Chrysops dissimilis, Chrysops dorsopunctus, Chrysops fulvaster, Chrysops geminatus, Chrysops hyalinus, Chrysops macquarti, Chrysops moechus, Chrysops parvulus, Chrysops sequax, Diachlorus, Haematopota, Hybomitra phaenops, Hybomitra rhombica, Hybomitra rubrilata, Neochrysops, Reference, Review, Silvius, Silvius gibsoni, Tabanidae, Tabanus calens, Tabanus equalis, Tabanus imitans, Tabanus limbatinevris, Tabanus mogollon, Tabanus nefarius, Tabanus quinquevittatus, Tabanus reinwardtii, Tabanus turbidus, Tabanus zythicolor, Taxonomy, Texas, USA |
| Abstract: | This publication is the first attempt to summarize available knowledge of the tabanid fauna of Texas, USA. It is based on a combination of published records, recent collections, rearing of field-collected larvae and pupae, and examination of the collections of numerous universities, museums and private individuals. To date, 109 species of Tabanidae are known to occur in Texas. 23 species are reported from the state for the 1st time (including Apatolestes aitkeni, A. michineri, Silvius gibsoni, Chrysops beameri, C. bistellatus, C. celatus, C. dacne, C. dorsopunctus, C. fulvaster, C. geminatus, C. hyalinus, C. macquarti, C. moechus, C. parvulus, C. sequax, Hybomitra phaenops, H. rhombica, H. rubrilata, Tabanus limbatinevris, T. mogollon, T. turbidus and T. zythicolor). Detailed collection data are provided for 9 species previously reported from Texas but which had incomplete records: C. dissimilis, Agkistrocerus finitimus, A. megerlei, T. calens, T. equalis, T. imitans, T. nefarius, T. quinquevittatus and T. reinwardtii. An additional 36 species thought to possibly occur in the state are discussed. This publication presents current knowledge on the systematics and biology of the Tabanidae of Texas, and contributes to the study of biodiversity of the state’s insects. Biogeographical affinities of tabanid species are discussed. Descriptions of developmental stages, natural enemies, collection methods and taxonomic characters are included. This publication contains taxonomic keys for identifying larval stages to genus, and adult specimens to the genus and species levels. In some cases, such as for Chrysops and Tabanus, separate keys are presented for male and female specimens. Photographs of wing patterns of Silvius, Neochrysops, Chrysops, Diachlorus and Haematopota are included. A listing of historic references, description, comments section, distribution map illustrating county collection records and detailed collection information is given for each species. Comment sections describe the species’ occurrence in neighbouring states, national distribution and larval habitat. |