Phylogeny and taxonomy of the Risa genus-group (Diptera: Ephydridae), with description of a new genus from Australia

The systematic and somewhat controversial history of Risa Becker is presented, and its relationship with Diasemocera Bezzi (tribe Psilopini, Ephydridae) is documented by morphological evidence and an association with host plants in the family Amaranthaceae. The tribe Risini Papp (as Risidae) is syno...

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Published in:Records of the Australian Museum
Main Authors: Wayne N. Mathis, Tadeusz Zatwarnicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Australian Museum 2023-03-01
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