First records of Pseudodoros nigricollis Becker (Diptera: Syrphidae) from Cyprus

Abstract. BACKGROUND: The hoverfly Pseudodoros nigricollis Becker, 1903 is a rarely collected species, of which information on its distribution and ecology is poorly understood. NEW INFORMATION: In this paper the first records of the hoverfly Pseudodoros nigricollis from Cyprus are provided and disc...

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Autores principales: van Eck, André, Makris, Christodoulos
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Pensoft Publishers 2016
Materias:
Taxonomic Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4822077/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27099565
http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.4.e8139
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Sumario:Abstract. BACKGROUND: The hoverfly Pseudodoros nigricollis Becker, 1903 is a rarely collected species, of which information on its distribution and ecology is poorly understood. NEW INFORMATION: In this paper the first records of the hoverfly Pseudodoros nigricollis from Cyprus are provided and discussed. The discovery indicates that this Afrotropical species is approaching the European continent. Short notes on the habitat in which it has been collected are provided. The relationship with the mealy plum aphid Hyalopterus pruni is discussed. Clues on further research are given.

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