A new species of the genus Lathriopyga caroli, 1912 (Collembola, Neanuridae, Neanurinae) from the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

A new species of the genus Lathriopyga Caroli, from the Republic of Moldova is described and figured. It differs from its closest relative, Lathriopyga bulgarica Smolis, Skarz•yński & Pomorski, by the presence of 3+3 chaetae Di on Abd. V, Di1 as a long macrochaeta, Di2, Di3 as short macrochaetae, presence of three chaetae Oc on head and the form of mandible (with 6-7 denticles appearing as a fringe between apical and basal teeth). © 2010 Magnolia Press.