A new species of Americabaetis (Baetidae: Ephemeroptera) from Andean region, Colombia

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https://doi.org/10.11606/1807-0205/2025.65.012

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Neotropical, Baetinae, Freshwater, Taxonomy

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A new species of Americabaetis Kluge, 1992 is described based on nymphs from Colombia. The new species can be recognized by: (1) frontal keel present; (2) lingua broadly pointed apically; (3) glossa 0.7× length of paraglossa; (4) apex of paraglossa with three rows of pectinate setae; (5) segment II of labial palp with a moderate distomedial projection; (6) posterior margin of abdominal terga with rounded spines. A key for the identification of the South American species of Americabaetis is presented.

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2025-03-24

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Salinas-Jimenez, L. G., Dias, L. G., & Román-Valencia, C. (2025). A new species of Americabaetis (Baetidae: Ephemeroptera) from Andean region, Colombia. Papéis Avulsos De Zoologia, 65, e202565012. https://doi.org/10.11606/1807-0205/2025.65.012

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