Taxonomy of Bradysia Winnertz (Diptera, Sciaridae) in the Northern Holarctic, with the description of four new species

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2015
Authors:Heller, K., Hippa, H., Vilkamaa P.
Journal:European Journal of Taxonomy
Volume:122
Pagination:1–15
Date Published:8/2015
ISSN:2118-9773
Keywords:biodiversity, Holarctic region, new taxa, Sciaroidea, systematics
Abstract:

<p>Four species of Bradysia Winnertz (Diptera, Sciaridae) from the Northern Holarctic are described and illustrated for the first time: Bradysia bigeminata sp. nov. (Finland, Canada), B. falciceps sp. nov. (Finland, Canada), B. oelandica sp. nov. (Sweden) and B. plusiospina sp. nov. (Finland). A few Bradysia species, described previously and now found in Northern Europe, are also redefined and illustrated.</p>

URL:http://www.europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/view/244
DOI:10.5852/ejt.2015.122
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