A new Haematopota from Nepal (Diptera: Tabanidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1977
Authors:A. Stone, Philip, C. B., Thompson, F. C.
Journal:Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington
Volume:79
Pagination:19-24
Date Published:1977
Keywords:Asia, Elephants, Feeding, Haematopota stonei, Nepal, Reference, Review, Tabanidae, Taxonomy
Abstract:

Haematopota stonei sp. n. is described from adult females taken at Chitawan, Nepal, in March 1974. The tabanid was abundant in the hot season, biting elephants and annoying man. A modification to a key to the Oriental species of Haematopotini that was presented by A. Stone & C.B. Philip [see RAE/B 63, 3478] is given.

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