First Record of the Genus Ochthera Latreille (Diptera: Ephydridae) in Korea

  • Suh, Sang-Jae (School of Applied Ecological Resouces, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kwon, Yong-Jung (School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University)
  • Published : 2009.12.31

Abstract

In this paper, two species of the shore fly belonging to the genus Ochthera Latreille are newly reported from Korea: Ochthera circularis Cresson and O. japonica Clausen. A key to Korean species and diagnoses are given. Photographs on external features and illustrations of male genitalic structures are also provided.

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