A New Hairy-Winged Pseudorthocladius (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Luxemburg

Pseudorthocladius cristagus sp. n. is described as male imago. It differs from all other members of the genus Pseudorthocladius v. d. Wulp except P. pilosipennis Brundin by having setae on the wing membrane. It can be separated from P. pilosipennis by having a gonostylus with a prominent crista dors...

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Published in:Aquatic insects 2004-06, Vol.26 (2), p.79-83
Main Authors: Stur, Elisabeth, Sæther, Ole A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chironomidae
Diptera
new species
Orthocladiinae
Pseudorthocladius
Pseudorthocladius cristagus
Pseudorthocladius cristaus
Pseudorthocladius pilosipennis
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Summary:Pseudorthocladius cristagus sp. n. is described as male imago. It differs from all other members of the genus Pseudorthocladius v. d. Wulp except P. pilosipennis Brundin by having setae on the wing membrane. It can be separated from P. pilosipennis by having a gonostylus with a prominent crista dorsalis and an outer corner or heel. The species was collected with emergence traps from a helocrene spring in northern Luxemburg.
ISSN:0165-0424
1744-4152
DOI:10.1080/01650420412331325819