Redescription and lectotype designation of Tabanus sulcifrons Macquart (Diptera, Tabanidae), and comparison to related taxa

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1980
Authors:J. F. Burger
Journal:Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington
Volume:82
Pagination:660-667
Date Published:1980
Keywords:Tabanidae, Tabanus abdominalis, Tabanus gladiator, Tabanus nefarius, Tabanus sulcifrons, Taxonomy, USA
Abstract:

A lectotype for Tabanus sulcifrons Macq. is designated from 4 syntype females, and the species is redescribed. Lectotypes are also designated for 2 other species of the complex that are synonymised with T. sulcifrons. T. sulcifrons is compared with related species, including the late-season form known as the ’Carolina form’, T. abdominalis F., T. gladiator Stone and T. nefarius Hine.

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