Argia koroivarum sp. nov. (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) from Minas Gerais state, Southeastern Brazil

Author(s)

Vilela, Diogo Silva ; Guillermo-Ferreira, Rhainer ; Koroiva, Ricardo

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Zootaxa; v. 5296, n. 1, p. 9-pg., 2023-05-25.

Abstract

Argia koroivarum sp. nov. (BRAZIL, Minas Gerais state, Sao Roque de Minas, Parque Nacional Serra da Canastra, 9.iv.2019, (-20.2323,-46.6084, 1306m asl), D.S. Vilela, R. Guillermo, R. Koroiva leg., Laboratory of Ecological Studies on Ethology and Evolution (LESTES), Uberaba, Minas Gerais State, Brazil) is described, illustrated, and diagnosed based on specimens collected in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The new species can be diagnosed from its congeners by the morphology of male ligula, dorsal branch of paraproct, and of female mesostigmal lobes. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 19/26438-9 - Molecular phylogeny and classification of the genus Heteragrion Selys (Odonata: Heteragrionidae)
• Grantee: Diogo Silva Vilela
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral