A new species of the genus Sergentomyia França and Parrot (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Iriomote Island, Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan

Researchers have identified and described a new species of sand fly, Sergentomyia iriomotensis, from Iriomote Island in the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan. This discovery contributes to the understanding of biodiversity in the region, particularly within the genus Sergentomyia. The study provides detailed morphological descriptions and illustrations, focusing on key anatomical features such as genitalia (coxite, style, aedeagus, surstyle, paramera, and genital pump), head structures (pharynx, cibarium, antennal segments), and wing morphology. These findings are significant for taxonomic studies and may have implications for vector-borne disease research in the area.

Sanjoba, C., & Miyagi, I. (2022). A new species of the genus Sergentomyia França and Parrot (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Iriomote Island, Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan. Medical Entomology and Zoology, 73(3), 125–129. https://doi.org/10.7601/mez.73.125