Proposals for a stable classification of the Phlebotomine sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae).

Autor: LEWIS, D. J., YOUNG, D.G., FAIRCHILD, G. B., MINTER, D. M.
Zdroj: Systematic Entomology; Oct1977, Vol. 2 Issue 4, p319-332, 14p
Abstrakt: . A practical system of classification and nomenclature for the Phlebotomine sandflies of the world is suggested, in the light of a re-examination of the early taxonomic literature and a critical appraisal of recent studies. A stable and simple classification of the sandflies as the subfamily Phlebotominae, family Psychodidae, is given, in which are recognized only five genera but a larger number of subgenera, species groups and lesser, informal, categories. The various groupings, many of which are discussed, are considered to form a stable general framework with flexible subdivisions into which recent and future ideas may be assimilated. The system should cause minimum confusion and give maximum ease of data-retrieval to taxonomists and other scientists concerned with the classification of sandflies for pure or applied purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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