Indocypha catopta sp. nov. from Guizhou, China (Odonata: Chlorocyphidae)

Indocypha catopta sp. nov. from Guizhou, China (Odonata: Chlorocyphidae) 00

Haomiao Zhanga, Matti Hämäläinenb, Xiaoli Tonga

  1. Department of Entomology , College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
  2. Netherlands Centre for Biodiversity Naturalis, Leiden, The Netherlands

International Journal of Odonatology, Volume 13, Issue 2, Pages 231-240, 2010

https://doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2010.9748376

Published: 1 October 2010 (Received: 9 February 2010, Accepted: 14 August 2010)

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Abstract

Indocypha catopta sp. nov. (holotype ♂: China, Guizhou, Maolan National Nature Reserve 28 vii 2008, to be deposited in the Collection of Aquatic Insects and Soil Animals, Department of Entomology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou) is described, illustrated and compared with all known Indocypha species. The uncertain taxonomic status of some Chinese Indocypha species is briefly discussed. The correct spelling of the species-group name of J. silbergliedi is established.

Keywords: Odonata, dragonfly, Indocypha, new species, China

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