The single type specimen of the unrecognized species, Chetogena flaviceps (Bigot), was examined and found to be a subjective senior synonym of the well-known New World species of Chetogena scutellaris Wulp. The genitalia of the holotype was dissected and illustrated in detail. A redescription of C. scutellaris, including the male genitalic characters is provided.
Parchami-Araghi, M. (2008). Identity of the previously unrecognized Chetogena flaviceps and its synonymy with C. scutellaris (Diptera: Tachinidae). Journal of Entomological Society of Iran, 28(1), 61-66.
MLA
Parchami-Araghi, M. . "Identity of the previously unrecognized Chetogena flaviceps and its synonymy with C. scutellaris (Diptera: Tachinidae)", Journal of Entomological Society of Iran, 28, 1, 2008, 61-66.
HARVARD
Parchami-Araghi, M. (2008). 'Identity of the previously unrecognized Chetogena flaviceps and its synonymy with C. scutellaris (Diptera: Tachinidae)', Journal of Entomological Society of Iran, 28(1), pp. 61-66.
CHICAGO
M. Parchami-Araghi, "Identity of the previously unrecognized Chetogena flaviceps and its synonymy with C. scutellaris (Diptera: Tachinidae)," Journal of Entomological Society of Iran, 28 1 (2008): 61-66,
VANCOUVER
Parchami-Araghi, M. Identity of the previously unrecognized Chetogena flaviceps and its synonymy with C. scutellaris (Diptera: Tachinidae). Journal of Entomological Society of Iran, 2008; 28(1): 61-66.
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