The larva of Rhoenanthus distafurcus Bae et McCafferty (Ephemeroptera : Potamanthidae) with notes on distribution and biology

Authors
Soldan, T Putz, M
Citation
T. Soldan et M. Putz, The larva of Rhoenanthus distafurcus Bae et McCafferty (Ephemeroptera : Potamanthidae) with notes on distribution and biology, AQUAT INSEC, 22(1), 2000, pp. 9-17
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Entomology/Pest Control
Journal title
AQUATIC INSECTS
ISSN journal
01650424 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
9 - 17
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-0424(200001)22:1<9:TLORDB>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
The larva of Rhoenanthus (Rhoenanthus) distafurcus Bae et McCafferty, 1991 is described for the first time from specimens taken in southern Vietnam. C ritical characters distinguishing it from other species of the family Potam anthidae are keyed and figured. Distribution of R. distafurcus is summarize d, including a list of 14 new occurrence records from Vietnam. Some aspects of its biology (habitat, larval habits, emergence and life cycle) are disc ussed.