Long-term survey SISBIOTA-Diptera reveals three new species of Sarcophagidae (Diptera, Oestroidea)

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2026 Open access

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Authors: Marina Morim Gomes, Josenilson Rodrigues dos Santos, Marco Antônio Menezes, Márcia Souto Couri
DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202620250511
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Abstract

Three new species of Sarcophagidae are described based on adult male specimens collected in the SISBIOTA-Diptera project survey. The new species belong to the genera Dexosarcophaga Townsend, D. papia sp. nov., Lepidodexia Brauer & Bergenstamm, L. aenigmatica sp. nov., and Rettenmeyerina Dodge, R. guidae sp. nov. The genus Rettenmeyerina is no longer monotypic, as a new species is herein described. Adult male morphology for all new species is documented with original photographs and illustrations, including details of male terminalia. The relevance of long-term survey projects is reinforced by the description of three species previously unknown to science.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diptera species taxonomy and behavior Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy

Publication details

Journal / source
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
Volume
98
Issue
1
Pages
e20250511–e20250511
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN