Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, Vol. 102 (Classic Reprint): 36708

Insects in focus, latest expert research inside. This issue of the Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington presents a detailed study of flower flies in the subgenus Mimocalla. It includes formal descriptions, synonymy updates, and a new species account, all grounded in careful taxonomic work.The featured paper revises the subgenus Mimocalla within Ocyptamus and describes Ocyptamus tristani as a new species. It also proposes synonyms and provides a practical key to help identify related flies, along with distribution notes and illustrative figures. The work places these tropical species in a broader context of Neotropical diversity and biological control potential.What you’ll experience- A taxonomic revision focused on a group of flower flies (Syrphidae) in the New World tropics.- A clear description of a new species and updated synonymies.- A diagnostic key, measurements, and distribution information to aid identification.- Figures and color images to support recognition and study.Ideal for readers of systematic entomology, taxonomy, and those interested in predatory flies and their role in agriculture and ecosystems.This edition also documents background on the journal’s scope and related entomology content, inviting continued exploration of insect diversity and classification. Read more