Redescription of the genus Coniceps Loew, 1873 (Diptera, Richardiidae)

Abstract

The genus Coniceps Loew is restricted to the central and southern part of the continental United States of America, and contains a single species, C. niger Loew, 1873. A redescription of the type species of the genus including illustrations of main external characters and the first illustrations of male and female terminalia are provided. The lectotype and paralec-totypes are designated. A brief discussion on the superficial similarities between Coniceps and the Neotropical Ozaenina Enderlein is also provided. Copyright © 2012 · Magnolia Press.