A new species of Corydalus Latreille from Venezuela (Megaloptera, Corydalidae)
2010
New Dobsonfly Species from Venezuela
Sample size: 40
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Atilano Contreras-Ramos, Klaus von der Dunk
Primary Institution: Instituto de Biología, UNAM
Conclusion
A new species of dobsonfly, Corydalus wanningeri, has been identified in Venezuela, increasing the country's known species count.
Supporting Evidence
- This is the 15th species of Corydalus recorded from Venezuela.
- The new species was collected in a unique rainforest habitat.
- Specimens were collected over a span of more than 10 years.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of dobsonfly in Venezuela, which is special because it adds to the number of different dobsonflies in the country.
Methodology
Specimens were collected over a 10-year span using mercury vapor light in a rainforest area.
Limitations
The study is based on isolated specimens from a single site, which may not represent the entire population.
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