First description of the larva of Psaironeura, based on specimens of P. anegloi from Costa Rica (Odonata: Coenagrionidae: Protoneurinae), with a key to the genera of Central American Protoneurinae.

The larva of Psaironeura is formally described for the first time, based upon reared specimens of Psaironeura angeloi from the Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Sarapiquí, Heredia Province, Costa Rica. Detailed illustrations are also provided. The larva is characterized by a slender dark brown body, pre...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Román Heracleo, Jareth, Novelo Gutiérrez, Rodolfo, Springer Springer, Monika
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:Costa Rica
Institución:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Kérwá
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:kerwa.ucr.ac.cr:10669/87859
Acceso en línea:https://worlddragonfly.org/article/13887890-2020-1752829/
https://hdl.handle.net/10669/87859
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Neotropical region
CENTRAL AMERICA
Zygoptera
Exuviae
Reared specimens
CLASSIFICATION
Damselflies
Dragonfly
Descripción
Sumario:The larva of Psaironeura is formally described for the first time, based upon reared specimens of Psaironeura angeloi from the Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Sarapiquí, Heredia Province, Costa Rica. Detailed illustrations are also provided. The larva is characterized by a slender dark brown body, premental setae 2+1, six palpal setae, male cerci globose, and caudal lamellae markedly slender, 3.5–4 times longer than wide, with tips bi- or trilobated.