Four new species of Hydroptilidae are described and illustrated. Hydroptila abbotti n. sp. and Ochrotrichia boquillas n. sp. are known from the Austroriparian and Chihuahuan biotic provinces of Texas, respectively. Oxyethira garifosa n. sp. and Oxyethira desadorna n. sp. are described from northern Mexico. The new species are diagnosed with closely related congeners.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Title | New species of southwestern Nearctic microcaddisflies (Trichoptera: Hydroptilidae) |
| Authors | S.R. Moulton, S.C. Harris |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington |
| Index ID | 70019690 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |