First records of Pseudodoros nigricollis Becker (Diptera: Syrphidae) from Cyprus.
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BACKGROUND The hoverfly Pseudodoros nigricollis Becker, 1903 is a rarely collected species, of which information on its distribution and ecology is poorly understood. NEW INFORMATION In this paper the first records of the hoverfly Pseudodoros nigricollis from Cyprus are provided and discussed. The discovery indicates that this Afrotropical species is approaching the European continent. Short notes on the habitat in which it has been collected are provided. The relationship with the mealy plum aphid Hyalopterus pruni is discussed. Clues on further research are given.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Biodiversity data journal
دوره 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016