Abstract
The objective of this work was to describe a new species of Rhinoleucophenga (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Rhinoleucophenga capixabensis sp. nov. is described based on specimens collected from pineapple (Ananas comosus var. comosus) infested with Dysmicoccus brevipes (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Distinguishing characters of R. capixabensis sp. nov. include hyaline wings, a strong seta on the second antennal segment, body length of about 2-3 mm, uniformly dark brown scutellum, one pair of strong prescutellar setae, ventral epandrial lobes with about 17-18 teeth, and female cerci with approximately 20 long setae.
Highlights
Resumo – O objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever uma nova espécie de Rhinoleucophenga (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Because knowledge of pest and beneficial insects is essential for integrated pest management (IPM), and as part of ongoing efforts to document insect biodiversity of Espírito Santo, Brazil (Culik et al, 2007, 2008), this research was conducted to determine what species of insects are associated with pineapple (Ananas comosus var. comosus) in this state
The objective of this work was to describe a new species of Rhinoleucophenga that was collected from pineapple infested with mealybugs in Espírito Santo, Brazil
Summary
Resumo – O objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever uma nova espécie de Rhinoleucophenga (Diptera: Drosophilidae).
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