A new Neoplatyura Malloch from Finland (Diptera, Keroplatidae)
Citation
Salmela J (2014). A new Neoplatyura Malloch from Finland (Diptera, Keroplatidae). Biodiversity Data Journal. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/a9biqj accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-11.Description
The genus Neoplatyura Malloch is globally represented by 50 species, of which four are European species. In this article a new European Neoplatyura from Finland is described. The new species, Neoplatyura noorae Salmela, sp. n. is a dark brown species with tibial bristles arranged in rows. The new species is here reported from seven localities in Finnish Lapland. Based on available data, the new species occurs in mires, especially in calcareous rich fens.Taxonomic Coverages
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Natural Heritage Services (Metsähallitus)
Rovaniemi
FI
email: jukka.e.salmela@gmail.com
Jukka Salmela
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position: Dr
Natural Heritage Services (Metsähallitus)
Rovaniemi
FI
email: jukka.e.salmela@gmail.com
Jukka Salmela
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position: Dr
Natural Heritage Services (Metsähallitus)
Rovaniemi
FI
email: jukka.e.salmela@gmail.com