A new species of the genus Corethrella Coquillett from Japan (Diptera : Chaoboridae)

Abstract

A new haematophagus chaoborid, Corethrella japonica is described from Japan and the mouthparts of this species were studied with scanning electron microscope. This species is characterized by the yellowish body and by the absence of spotting or infuscation of the legs and wings. The female has well-developed biting mouthparts with toothed mandible and hypopharynx.