Updated key to the families and genera of Zygoptera larvae of Mexico (Insecta: Odonata)

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32870/dugesiana.v30i1.7277

Keywords:

Damselflies, Dichotomus key, Immature stages

Abstract

An updated and illustrated key for the families and genera of odonate larvae inhabiting Mexico, is provided.

Author Biography

Dr. Rodolfo Novelo Gutiérrez, Instituto de Ecología, A.C.

Red de Biodiversidad y Sistemática Investigador Titular "C" Investigador Nacional 2

References

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Novelo-Gutiérrez, R. 1997. Clave para la separación de familias y géneros de las náyades de Odonata de México. Parte 1. Zygoptera. Dugesiana, 4(1): 1-10.

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Román-Heracleo, J., R. Novelo-Gutiérrez and M. Springer. 2020. First description of the larva of Psaironeura, based on specimens of P. angeloi from Costa Rica (Odonata: Coenagrionidae: Protoneurinae), with a key to the genera of Central American Protoneurinae. International Journal of Odonatology, 23(2): 183-190.

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2023-01-01

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Vol. 30 No. 1 (2023): Dugesiana

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