Larvae and pupae of five eastern North American Tabanus species (Diptera: Tabanidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1973
Authors:M. A. Tidwell, Tidwell M. A.
Journal:Annals of the Entomological Society of America
Volume:66
Pagination:390-398
Date Published:1973
Keywords:Larvae, Louisiana, Tabanidae, Tabanus fulvulus, Tabanus fuscicostatus, Tabanus fusconervosus, Tabanus pallidescens, Tabanus wilsoni, USA
Abstract:

The larvae and pupae of Tabanus fusconervosus Macq., T. fuscicostatus Hine, T. fulvulus Wied., T. pallidescens Philip, and T. wilsoni Pechuman are described and illustrated for the first time. All examples were collected in terrestrial habitats in Louisiana. Morphological similarities and ecological observations provide further evidence for the close relationship of the last 3 species.

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