Five new species of orthemis from South America (Odonata: Libellulidae)

Abstract

Five new species of the levis-group of Orthemis, O. cinnamomea (holotype ♂ in USNM: Peru, Madre de Dios Department, Explorer's Inn on Río Tambopata, 12°50′S, 69°17′W, 300 m, 23 vii 2002, leg. D. Paulson & N. Smith), O. coracina (holotype ♂ in USNM: Ecuador, Sucumbios Province, Limoncocha, 00°24′S, 76°36′W, 300 m, 23 vii 1977, leg. D. Paulson), O. harpago (holotype ♂ in USNM: Peru, Madre de Dios Department, Explorer's Inn on Rio Tambopata, 12°30′S, 69°12′W, 300 m, 17 vi 1977, leg. D. Paulson), O. philipi (holotype ♂ in MLP: Argentina, Salta Province, pond at route 15 between route 5 and Las Varas, 23°21′S, 64°08′W, 392 m, 23 v 2008, leg. N. von Ellenrieder), and O. tambopatae (holotype ♂ in USNM: Peru, Madre de Dios Department, Explorer's Inn on Rio Tambopata, 12°30′S, 69°12′W, 300 m, 16 vi 1977, leg. D. Paulson), are described, illustrated, and diagnosed. A key for all species of the levis-group of Orthemis is provided. © 2009 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.