Revision of Polypedilum (Pentapedilum) Kieffer and Ainuyusurika Sasa et Shirasaki (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Author
Oyewo, Emmanuel Adeoye
Author
Saether, Ole A.
text
Zootaxa
2008
2008-12-05
1953
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journal article
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Polypedilum
(
Polypedilum
)
jokasecundum
(Sasa
et
Ogata)
comb. n.
Pentapedilum jokasecundum
Sasa
et
Ogata, 1999: 89
.
Material examined.
JAPAN
:
Fukushima Prefecture
,
Inawashiro
,
Kurobe Joka Center
,
holotype
male,
25.ix.1997
,
T
. Ogata (
NMST
No. 321:49)
.
Diagnostic characters.
The superior volsella is small and differs from most species by having a broad and low base bearing 3 inner setae and a slightly curved projection bearing 1 lateral seta. The gonostylus is relatively stout, widest at about middle, with pointed apex.
Male
(n = 1)
A detailed description is provided by
Sasa and Ogata (1999)
, but the wing membrane lacks macrotrichia.