Middle Jurassic fossils of the genus Sharasargus from Inner Mongolia, China (Diptera: Archisargidae)

Authors: ZHANG, Kuiyan¹; YANG, Ding; REN, Dong²

Source: Entomological Science, Volume 11, Number 2, June 2008 , pp. 269-272(4)

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Abstract:

To date, only two species of the genus Sharasargus are known. These Upper Jurassic species were found in Mongolia and Kazakhstan, respectively. We herein describe two new species from the Middle Jurassic, which were found in Inner Mongolia, China. They are the oldest known fossils of this genus. A key to Sharasargus species is given.

Keywords: Archisargidae; China; Diptera; Middle Jurassic; new species; Sharasargus

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-8298.2008.00271.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, and 2: Key Laboratory of Insect Evolution and Environmental Changes, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China

Publication date: 2008-06-01