Two new genera of Keroplatidae (Diptera), with an updated key to the World genera of Keroplatini
Ševčík Jan, Mantič Michal, Blagoderov Vladimir
Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 55(1): 387-399, 2015
Published in print: 1st June 2015
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Abstract: Two new genera of Keroplatidae (Diptera), Afrokeroplatus gen. nov. and
Asiokeroplatus gen. nov., are proposed for two new species, Afrokeroplatus
ashleyi sp. nov. from South Africa, and Asiokeroplatus tiger sp. nov. from
northern Thailand. An updated key to the World genera of the tribe Keroplatini
is presented.
Key words: Diptera, Bibionomorpha, Sciaroidea, Keroplatinae, fungus gnats, new genus, new species, taxonomy, key, Afrotropical Region, Oriental Region