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

Argia rosseri sp. nov. from central Bolivia (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) 00

Kenneth J. Tennessena

  1. Florence, USA

International Journal of Odonatology, Volume 5, Issue 1, Pages 99-104, 2002

https://doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2002.9748179

Published: 1 April 2002 (Received: 12 May 2001, Accepted: 2 July 2001)

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Abstract

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 complex, but differs in being mostly pale and having the decumbent ventral tooth of the male cerci apically situated.

Keywords: Odonata, dragonfly, Argia, new species, Bolivia

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