Vol. 41 No. 2, 2002

Redescription of Vidalia impressifrons Robineau-Desvoidy, the Type Species of Vidalia Robineau-Desvoidy (Diptera: Tephritidae), with Notes on Its Taxonomy and Phylogeny

Ho-Yeon Han

Department of Life Science, Yonsei University, Maeji-ri 234, Heungup-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do 220-710, Korea

Ho-Yeon Han (2002) The taxonomic status of Vidalia Robineau-Desvoidy and the identity of its type species, V. impressifrons Robineau-Desvoidy, have been highly confused in the past. This problem was resolved by the designation of a neotype for V. impressifrons in 1999. To supplement this neotype designation, V. impressifrons is fully redescribed, illustrated, and distinguished from its congeners. Its phylogenetic position within Vidalia is also discussed based on a detailed examination of the male neotype, which is the only known specimen of this species.

Key words: Diptera, Tephritidae, Vidalia impressifrons, Neotype.

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