A new species of Rhopalopsole (Plecoptera, Leuctridae) from Hainan Province, China.

Authors :: Yang X
Du YZ
Source :: Biodiversity data journal [Biodivers Data J] 2024 May 10; Vol. 12, pp. e122999. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 10 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Background: Hainan Province is an island in the south of China and belongs to the Oriental Region. It has a unique geographical location and superior climatic conditions, providing a good living environment for Leuctridae insects. However, the species richness of the stonefly family Leuctridae in Hainan is low. Two species in total have been recorded, Rhopalopsolebawanglinga Li, Li & Yang, 2023 and Rhopalopsolehainana Li & Yang, 2010.<br />New Information: A new species of Leuctridae (Plecoptera) from Wuzhi Mountains, Hainan Province of south China, Rhopalopsolewuzhishana sp. nov. is described and illustrated. We summarised the Leuctridae in Hainan Province and provide supplemental description and colour plates of Rhopalopsolehainana Li & Yang, 2010.<br /> (Xiao Yang, Yu-Zhou Du.)

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