Abstract

SPINELLI, Gustavo R.  and  RONDEROS, María M.. First description of the male of Diaphanobezzia patagonica (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Rev. Soc. Entomol. Argent. [online]. 2015, vol.74, n.1-2, pp.57-60. ISSN 0373-5680.

The male of Diaphanobezzia patagonica Spinelli & Grogan is described and photographed from specimens collected in association with females in the Somuncura plateau, in the steppe area of central Patagonia. The male herein described is compared with the congeners D. pellucida Ingram & Macfie and D. spinellii Wirth & Grogan. Besides, D. patagonica is recorded from the Laguna Blanca National Park.

Keywords : Diaphanobezzia patagonica; Male; Argentina; Somuncura plateau; Laguna Blanca National Park.