Abstract

SGANGA, Julieta V.. A new species of Smicridea from Argentina (Trichoptera: Hydropsychidae). Rev. Soc. Entomol. Argent. [online]. 2005, vol.64, n.3, pp.141-145. ISSN 0373-5680.

ABSTRACT. The male and the female of a new species of Smicridea (Rhyacophylax) Müller (Hydropsychidae: Smicrideinae) collected near by El Palmar National Park, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, are described. The males of this species are characterized by the presence of three points at the apex of the phallus, one dorsal and two lateral, and two lateral internal hooks. The females are easily distinguished by the characteristics of the vagina and the internal plate.

Keywords : Hydropsychidae; Smicridea; New species; Neotropical.

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