Revision of the Malagasy Durevius Villiers with descriptions of two new species (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Reduviinae)

Authors: Hwang, Wei Song; Weirauch, Christiane

Source: Insect Systematics & Evolution, Volume 41, Number 2, 2010 , pp. 123-141(19)

Publisher: BRILL

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Abstract:

The small genus Durevius Villiers, 1962 (Reduviinae) is redescribed and two species are described as new, thus recognizing five species in the genus. Durevius is endemic to Madagascar with species found in the inland plateau and coastal lowland regions. Diagnoses for the genus and all species are developed and an identification key, habitus images, and a distribution map are provided.

Keywords: MADAGASCAR; TAXONOMIC REVISION; ASSASSIN BUGS

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/187631210X502798

Publication date: 2010-05-01