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New species of southwestern Nearctic microcaddisflies (Trichoptera: Hydroptilidae)

January 1, 1997

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.

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