Neotropical Prosimuliinae ( Diptera: Simuliidae). I - Kempfsimulium V. Py-Daniel & J.A. Nunes de Mello n. gen.; K. simplicicolor (Lutz, 1910) n. comb.; Lutzsimulium flavopubescens (Lutz, 1910) n. comb.; Mayacnephia muzquiscensis (Diaz Najera, 1971) n. comb.).

Abstract

A new genus (Kempfsimulium) of the Neotropical Prosimuliinae is described based on Simulium simplicicolor Lutz, 1910, at the level of a new combination. Data are presented on the biology, intergeneric differences, geographical distribution (southern Brazilian Amazon region) as well as a complete redescription of the species.-from English summary