Leuctra schusteri, a new stonefly species (Plecoptera: Leuctridae) of the L. tenuis (Pictet) group from the southeastern USA
Grubbs SA. 2015. Leuctra schusteri, a new stonefly species (Plecoptera: Leuctridae) of the L. tenuis (Pictet) group from the southeastern USA. Illiesia. 11(12):147-166
Leuctra schusteri sp. n. is described from spring runs located in the Interior Plateau Region in central Kentucky, USA. Leuctra schusteri sp. n. is differentiated from the other members of the L. tenuis (Pictet) species group, particularly L. tenuis, by characteristics of the paraprocts. Scanning electron micrographs and descriptions of diagnostic morphological characteristics are provided for males of all species of the L. tenuis group. A taxonomic key to the male adult stage is included.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Grubbs, Scott
- Units
- MACA
- Keywords
- Kentucky, Leuctra, Leuctridae, Nearctic, new species, Plecoptera
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Freshwater Invertebrates