A revision of the genus Winthemia Robineau-Desvoidy in America North of Mexico (Diptera, Tachinidae)

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  • J. H. Guimarães Universidade de São Paulo. Museu de Zoologia

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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7793.v22i2p27-112

Abstract

A systematic revision of the genus Winthemia Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 of America north of Mexico is presented. Twenty-five species are described, figured and keyed. Six new species are described: andersoni, argentifrons, aurifrons, floridensis, sabroskyi and reinhardi. Winthemia antennalis Coquillett does not belong in this genus and its correct placement has not been determined. Published biological information is summarized and new information on several species is added. Evolutionary trends in Winthemia are discussed, and critical morphological details are discussed and figured. The ecological data obtained so far support the observations of Townes (1962) who suggests that parasitoid insects are more commonly niche-specific than host-specific.

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Published

1972-02-29

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (1972)

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Guimarães, J. H. (1972). A revision of the genus Winthemia Robineau-Desvoidy in America North of Mexico (Diptera, Tachinidae) . Arquivos De Zoologia, 22(2), 27-112. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7793.v22i2p27-112