A new species of Simulium (Simulium) (Diptera: Simuliidae), with keys to S. striatum species-group from India

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https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.4318.11.5.13573-13578

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Abstract

Simulium (Simulium) yanaense sp. nov. is described based on the male, larva, and pupa.  It is characterized by having a maxillary palp with a small sensory vesicle, and the subcosta and basal portion of the radius bare in the male; the gill with 10 short slender filaments and short common basal stalk in the pupa; and the thorax and abdomen without a pair of dorsolateral protuberances in the larva.  Keys are provided to the species of the S. striatum species group of the subgenus Simulium known from India. 

Author Biographies

  • Sankarappan Anbalagan, Department of Zoology, Government Arts College (affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University), Melur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625106, India.

    Zoology

  • Suruliyandi Vijayan, Department of Zoology, Government Arts College (affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University), Melur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625106, India.

    Zoology

  • Chellapandian Balachandran, PG Department of Biotechnology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625009, India.

    Biotechnology

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26-03-2019

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