Two new remarkable flower flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) from New Zealand

Authors

  • Betty Thompson
  • F Thompson

Abstract

Two new species of the flower fly genus Allograpta are described (A. hollowayae (type-locality: New Zealand, North Island, Henderson) & schlingeri (type-locality: New Zealand, North Island, Lake Waikaremoana)). The males of these species are unique among flower flies as their abdomens are flattened, striate and brilliant metallic purple in life.

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Published

2010-07-01

How to Cite

[1]
Thompson, B. and Thompson, F. 2010. Two new remarkable flower flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) from New Zealand. The Wētā. 39, (Jul. 2010), 37–43.

Issue

Vol. 39 (2010)

Section

Articles