A new genus and new species in the tribe Uramyini (Diptera: Tachinidae) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste in northwestern Costa Rica

Researchers have identified a new genus and species within the tribe Uramyini (Diptera: Tachinidae) from the Area de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) in northwestern Costa Rica. This discovery, documented through morphological analysis, life history observations, molecular data, and photographic evidence, expands our understanding of biodiversity in this region. The study also provides an updated key to the Uramyini tribe, aiding in the identification of related species. The findings contribute valuable insights into the taxonomic diversity of flies in ACG, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its ecological significance.

Fleming, A., Wood, D. M., Smith, M. A., Dapkey, T., Hallwachs, W., & Janzen, D. (2020). A new genus and new species in the tribe Uramyini (Diptera: Tachinidae) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste in northwestern Costa Rica. Biodiversity Data Journal, 8. https://doi.org/10.3897/bdj.8.e48907