The Trichoptera of Panama. XXVI. Status of the genus Protoptila (Trichoptera, Glossosomatidae)

Authors: Blahnik, Roger Country: Panama DOI: 10.3897/neotropical.18.e111801 Published: Jan. 1, 2023 Source: Neotropical Biology and Conservation OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Biological diversity · Topics: Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology, Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology, Fish biology, ecology, and behavior

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The caddisfly genus Protoptila (Trichoptera, Glossosomatidae) in Panama is currently represented by 15 species, including four endemic species and 11 species also found in Costa Rica. The shared occurrences of Panamanian species with other countries in the region are minimal. Herein, we describe and illustrate a new species, Protoptila harrisi sp. nov., and add one new country record, Protoptila bribri Holzenthal & Blahnik, 2006. These additions are the result of several projects conducted by the Aquatic Invertebrate Research Group at the Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí. The Republic of Panama now has 17 species of Protoptila and 535 species of caddisflies distributed among 15 families and 56 genera.

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