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Published: 2025-10-07
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Sulcosticta fliedneri sp. nov. (Odonata: Platystictidae), a new damselfly from Luzon, Philippines

The Center for Entomology & Parasitology Research; College of Medicine and Pharmacy; Duy Tan University; 120 Hoang Minh Thao; Lien Chieu; Da Nang; Vietnam
The Center for Entomology & Parasitology Research; College of Medicine and Pharmacy; Duy Tan University; 120 Hoang Minh Thao; Lien Chieu; Da Nang; Vietnam
Department of Biological Sciences; College of Arts and Science; Cavite State University; Barangay Bancod; Indang; Cavite; Philippines
Odonata Zygoptera new species island fauna Philippines

Abstract

Sulcosticta fliedneri sp. nov. (holotype ♂, 15.25326° N, 121.39115° E, 65 m a.s.l., Dingalan, Aurora, Luzon, deposited at Cavite State University, Philippines) is described from Luzon Island based on specimens of both sexes. The new species is diagnosed by the distinctive morphology of the male’s anal appendages: cerci robust with a small distal tubercle and paraprocts black, acutely curved at the tip.

 

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How to Cite

Phan, Q.T., Keetapithchayakul, T.S. & Digma, J.R. (2025) Sulcosticta fliedneri sp. nov. (Odonata: Platystictidae), a new damselfly from Luzon, Philippines. Zootaxa, 5701 (5), 586–596. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5701.5.7