Korneyev V. Flies of the tephritoid complex (Diptera, Platystomatidae, Pyrgotidae, Tephritidae) of the Palaearctic Region (phylogeny, systematics, trophic connections, distribution)

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Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Science (DSc)

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0505U000007

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  • 03.00.08 - Зоологія

28-12-2004

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.153.01

Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Essay

The fauna of the Palaearctic Region is shown to include 965 species in 151 genera of the families Platystomatidae Ctenostylidae, Pyrgotidae and Tephritidae. 65 new species and 13 new genera were described by the author, and 37 species and 17 generic names were synonymized.Newly found and carefully investigated morphological characters were used to improve the classification of the tephritoid complex of familiesThe complex of Platystomatidae, Pyrgotidae, and Tephritidae was recognized as a monophyletic group in the superfamily Tephritoidea. The economic importance of all the pest and beneficial species of the group is broadly discussed.

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