Description and host interactions of a new species of Exetasis Walker (Diptera: Acroceridae), with a key to species of the genus

Zootaxa. 2013:3664:525-36. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.3664.4.6.

Abstract

Exetasis jujuyensis Gillung sp. nov. (Acroceridae) is described from Argentina and a dichotomous key to species of Exetasis Walker is provided. Detailed observations are presented on the effect of fly larval development on the behavior of the host spider (Acanthoscurria sternalis Pocock (Theraphosidae)).

MeSH terms

  • Animal Structures / anatomy & histology
  • Animal Structures / growth & development
  • Animals
  • Argentina
  • Body Size
  • Diptera / anatomy & histology
  • Diptera / classification*
  • Diptera / growth & development
  • Female
  • Male
  • Organ Size
  • Spiders / parasitology