Lixophaga Townsend (Diptera: Tachinidae: Blondeliini), a newly recorded parasitoid taxon in Korea

A tachinid parasitoid genus, Lixophaga Townsend, is reported for the first time in Korea. This mainly New World genus currently includes four Palaearctic species, of which L. cinctella (Mesnil) and L. latigena Shima are recognized in Korea. We here provide a taxonomic key, descriptions and photographs as well as detailed illustrations of male genitalic structures.

A tachinid parasitoid genus, Lixophaga Townsend, is reported for the first time in Korea. This mainly New World genus currently includes four Palaearctic species, of which L. cinctella (Mesnil) and L. latigena Shima are recognized in Korea. We here provide a taxonomic key, descriptions and photographs as well as detailed illustrations of male genitalic structures.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide