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Issue: Vol. 1896 No. 1: 10 Oct. 2008
Type: Article
Published: 2008-10-10
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.1896.1.4
Page range: 45–50
Abstract views: 57
PDF downloaded: 1

Description of the final instar larvae of Erythrodiplax atroterminata Ris and E. corallina (Brauer) (Odonata: Libellulidae)

Instituto de Limnología “Dr. Raúl A. Ringuelet” (CCT-CONICET- La Plata) C.C. 712, 1900 La Plata, Argentina
Instituto de Limnología “Dr. Raúl A. Ringuelet” (CCT-CONICET- La Plata) C.C. 712, 1900 La Plata, Argentina
Instituto de Limnología “Dr. Raúl A. Ringuelet” (CCT-CONICET- La Plata) C.C. 712, 1900 La Plata, Argentina
Odonata Argentina immature stages Erythrodiplax

Abstract

The final stage larva of Erythrodiplax atroterminata and E. corallina are described and illustrated based on reared specimens from Argentina. A comparative analysis of all known larvae of Erythrodiplax from Argentina is provided.

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