Argia rosseri sp. nov. from central Bolivia (Odonata: Coenagrionidae)

Argia rosseri sp. nov. is described from central Bolivia. Holotype ♂: Santa Cruz Department, Florida Province, seep along Rio Achira, 8.6 km E of Samaipata (18°09′42″S, 63°48′53″W), 1,400 m a.s.l., 25 xi 1999; allotype ♀: same locality, 05 xi 1998; both leg. K.J. Tennessen. The new species appears to be related to the A. gerhardilnigrior…

The levis group of Orthemis revisited: a synopsis including a synonymy and description of six new species of Orthemis from South America (Odonata: Libellulidae)

The levis and ferruginea groups of Orthemis are redefined. Six new species of Orthemis are described: O. aciculata sp. nov. (♂ holotype: Surinam, Para Dist., road near forest, Zanderij I (5°32′ N, 55°10′ W), 17 January 1957, leg. J. Belle [RMNH]), O. celata sp. nov. (♂ holotype: Brazil, Pará State, Rio Gurupí, Canindé (0°30′57′ ′…

Acanthagrion aepiolum sp. nov. from South America (Odonata: Coenagrionidae)

The new species – holotype ♂, Bolivia, Department of Santa Cruz, Ñuflo de Chavez Prov., stream 11.8 km E of San Javier (16°17′S, 62°37′W), 16 November 1998, leg. K.J. Tennessen; deposited in El Museo de Historia Natural “Noel Kempff Mercado”, Santa Cruz, Bolivia – has been confused with Acanthagrion ascendens. Abdominal segment 10 in males…