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Published on: March 31, 2022
New Atanatolica species from Ecuador (Trichoptera, Leptoceridae)
Ernesto Rázuri-Gonzales1,2, Ralph W Holzenthal1, Blanca Ríos-Touma3,4
1Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, 1980 Folwell Avenue, 219 Hodson Hall, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, USA University of Minnesota St. Paul United States of America.
Abstract:
Four new species of Atanatolica Mosely are described from Ecuador: A.andina sp. n., A.angulata sp. n., A.curvata sp. n., and A.decouxi sp. n. These species belong to the A.dominicana group and constitute new records of the genus from Chimborazo, Imbabura, and Napo Provinces. Additionally, A.andina sp. n. represents the highest elevation recorded for any species in the genus at 3900 m. Size class data are also presented suggesting continuous larval growth for the probable larva of A.decouxi sp. n., described and illustrated here. A new distribution record is provided for A.manabi from Carchi Province.
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