Review of robber flies of the genus Stichopogon Loew (Diptera: Asilidae: Stichopogoninae) from Egypt

Zootaxa. 2017 Mar 9;4242(1):142-160. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4242.1.7.

Abstract

The Egyptian fauna of the asilid genus Stichopogon Loew is revised. Nine species are recognized including two new records, Stichopogon deserti Theodor, 1980 and S. scaliger Loew, 1847. A key to species, lists of material examined and their distribution are included. The occurrence of S. maroccanus in Egypt is discussed and clarified.

Keywords: Diptera, biodiversity, new records, Palaearctic region, distribution, key to species.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diptera*
  • Egypt