Description of a new genus Hirosia from Japan and key to the species (Diptera, Tabanidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1982
Authors:H. Hayakawa
Journal:Japanese Journal of Sanitary Zoology
Volume:33
Pagination:145-147
Date Published:1982
Keywords:Asia, Hirosia iyoensis, Japan, Reference, Review, Tabanidae, Taxonomy
Abstract:

The author erects the genus Hirosia gen.n. and transfers to it 9 species previously placed in the genus Tabanus. The type-species of the new genus is H. iyoensis (Shir.). A key is provided for the separation of the adults of the 9 species, all of which occur in Japan.

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