Review of Anasillomos Londt, 1983 with the description of a new species (Insecta: Diptera: Asilidae)

Abstract

The southern African assassin-fly genus Anasillomos Londt, 1983 is reviewed. A new species, Anasillomos juergeni sp. n., is described from the Namib desert and represents the second species in the genus. Descriptions/re-descriptions, photographs, and identification keys are provided to aid in the identification. Distribution, occurrence in biodiversity hotspots sensu Conservation International, and seasonal incidence are discussed.

Keywords

• Afrotropical
• assassin flies
• identification keys
• cybertaxonomy
• data sharing