Abstract
Fresh material of the inadequately described male of Gymnophora lapidicola (Bezzi, 1922), which is flightless in both sexes, has allowed illustration of critical details, including correction of an error in the description of the female by Ghidini (1934). The possibility that populations on different mountains may have diverged to form separate subspecies or sibling species is raised.
Highlights
Many genera of Phoridae have flightless females, but normally winged males
Flightless males are known for two Afrotropical montane genera: Aptinandria Schmitz (1921) and Arrenaptenus Schmitz
Gymnophora lapidicola was recorded from Bochetto del Croso, Val Chioblin, Biello, at about 1940 m altitude, beneath a rock, in September; and on Alpe Finestre, at about 1700 m and 1850 m altitude in July and September
Summary
Many genera of Phoridae have flightless females, but normally winged males. For exampleChonocephaus Wandolleck and Puliciphora Dahl. Many genera of Phoridae have flightless females, but normally winged males. The male transports the flightless female during a nuptial flight (e.g. Miller, 1979).
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