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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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autores: Román Heracleo, Jareth, Novelo Gutiérrez, Rodolfo, Springer Springer, Monika
Tipo de documento: artigo
Data de publicação:2020
País:Costa Rica
Recursos:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositório:Kérwá
Idioma:inglês
OAI Identifier:oai:kerwa.ucr.ac.cr:10669/87859
Acesso em linha:https://worlddragonfly.org/article/13887890-2020-1752829/
https://hdl.handle.net/10669/87859
Access Level:Acceso aberto
Palavra-chave:Neotropical region
CENTRAL AMERICA
Zygoptera
Exuviae
Reared specimens
CLASSIFICATION
Damselflies
Dragonfly
Descrição
Resumo: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.