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Issue: Vol. 35 No. 1: 15 May 2002
Type: Article
Published: 2002-05-15
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.35.1.1
Page range: 1–6
Abstract views: 45
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A distinctive new species of Apobaetis (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae) from Mato Grosso and Minas Gerais, Brazi

Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Biologia Animal, 36571-000, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Biologia Animal, 36571-000, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
Ephemeroptera Baetidae Apobaetis fiuzai new species Mato Grosso Minas Gerais Brazil.

Abstract

Apobaetis fiuzai (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae), new species, is described based on larvae collected from Mato Grosso and Minas Gerais, Brazil. The new species is distinguished by the lack of robust setae on the anteromedial margin of the labrum; long, three-segmented maxillary palps; basally broad distomedial process of labial palp segment 2; narrow and truncate labial palp segment 3; abundant long, fine, simple setae on outer margin of labial palps segments 2 and 3; and complex abdominal color pattern. The report of A. fiuzai extends the range of Apobaetis within Brazil.

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