Abstract
Sturmius panamaensis sp. nov. from the canopies of the San Lorenzo Forest in Panama is described and illustrated. The new species lacks a pseudonychium on the ungues, has a smaller mucro than the other species in the genus, and females have long anal appendices. A key to identify the three species known in the family is provided.References
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