Scientific Note - Toxonevra muliebris (Harris) (Diptera: Pallopteridae): a European fly new to North America

Authors

Keywords:

Tephritoidea, introduced species, urban entomology

Author Biographies

Robert A. Cannings, Royal BC Museum

Curator Emeritus, Entomology Collection

Joel Gibson, Royal BC Museum

Curator, Entomology Collection

References

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Speight, M.C.D. 1986. Cheilosia argentifrons (Diptera: Syrphidae) new to Ireland: Donacia cinerea (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and Palloptera muliebris (Diptera: Pallopteridae), presence confirmed in Ireland. Irish Naturalists’ Journal 22: 159-160.

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2021-04-22