Helosciomyzinae in Australia (Diptera : Sciomyzidae)

Abstract

Keys are given to the genera of the Helosciomyzinae and the Australian species of Helosciomyza Hendel. The following new species are described by Steyskal: Helosciomyza anaxantha, H. anhecta, H. australica, H. luteipennis and H. macalpinei. A new genus and species, Eurotocus australis, is also described by Steyskal. The first data concerning immature stages in the subfamily are given by Knutson in the form of detailed descriptions of the puparia and associated larval structures of Eurotocus australis and Helosciomyza australica, and the egg of H. ferruginea is described by Steyskal.