Vermiophis luqianlei sp. nov., a new species of wormlion fly (Diptera: Vermileonidae) from Guizhou, China, with notes on its immature stages and biology
Abstract
The genus Vermiophis Yang, 1979 is endemic to China and previously comprised eight known species. In the present study, a new species, Vermiophis luqianlei sp. nov., from Xishui, Guizhou, China, is described. This new species closely resembles V. wudangensis Yang & Chen, 1986, but differs from it in several key characters, including wing venation and genital morphology. This paper also illustrates and describes the immature stages of the new species, provides an updated key to all nine currently known species of Vermiophis, and discusses the biology and systematic implications of the new species.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
Insect behavior and control techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zootaxa
- Publisher
- Magnolia Press
- Volume
- 5763
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 568–578
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN