Latest Articles from Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift Latest 1 Articles from Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift https://dez.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:14:12 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://dez.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift https://dez.pensoft.net/ The immature stages of the necrophagous fly Liopiophila varipes and considerations on the genus Liopiophila (Diptera: Piophilidae) https://dez.pensoft.net/article/1126/ Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 61(1): 37-42

DOI: 10.3897/dez.61.7534

Authors: Daniel Martín-Vega, Luisa M. Diaz-Aranda, Arturo Baz

Abstract: The preimaginal stages of Liopiophila varipes (Meigen, 1830) (Diptera: Piophilidae), the only species of the genus Liopiophila Duda, are described. The first and second-instar larvae and the puparium are described for the first time. The morphology of the third-instar larva is described in detail and compared with previous descriptions. Despite recent classifications suggested considering Liopiophila as a synonym of Prochyliza Walker, the presence of two rows of spines on the ventral creeping welts and fan-shaped anterior spiracles with lobes arranged in two groups in larvae and puparium support the validity of Liopiophila as a genus and its consideration as the sister group of the genus Stearibia Lioy. A key to the genera of the subtribe Piophilina based on the known larvae is provided.

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