TABLE 2 in A new genus and two new species of soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae: Chiromyzinae) from Australia, one found infesting sugarcane in central Queensland

TABLE 2. Comparison of larval characters of Inopus rubriceps and Metridius robertsoni nov. sp. InopusMetridiusLocation and number, but not shape, of setae on head and body segmentsSimilarSimilarpdl, sdl, pvl and svl in similar positions and of similar lengthsYesYesSetae apically flattened and with a frayed apical marginNoYesMedian lobe of clypeofronsExtending well anteriad to lateral lobesBarely extending beyond lateral lobesAnterior spiracleOn margin and visible dosally and ventrallyNot visible ventrallyAntennae apparently absentYesYesSternal patch on segments 5 and 6SimilarSimilarSetae on anal segment1 pair onlyAn apical pair and a subapical pair