New species of the genus Tabanus linnaeus, 1758 (diptera: tabanidae) from Malaysia

Tabanids are true flies, with medical and veterinary importance. In the current report, a new species; Tabanus zuhairi sp. nov. is described. Main taxonomic characters including antennae, frons, and palpi are illustrated. The new species is recognized based on the cross-band of the wing and shiny su...

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Main Authors: Al-Talafha H., Yaakop S., Nurul Fatihah A.L., Idris A.B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pusat Sistematik Serangga, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2018
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13955/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13955/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13955/1/25505-87015-1-PB.pdf
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Summary:Tabanids are true flies, with medical and veterinary importance. In the current report, a new species; Tabanus zuhairi sp. nov. is described. Main taxonomic characters including antennae, frons, and palpi are illustrated. The new species is recognized based on the cross-band of the wing and shiny subcallus.