Aeolagrion philipi sp. nov. from Bolivia, and a review of the genus Aeolagrion (Odonata: Coenagrionidae)

Abstract

Aeolagrion philipi sp. nov. is described and illustrated (holotype ♂: Bolivia, Santa Cruz department, Ñuflo de Chávez province, pooled tributary of Río San Julián, 5 km SE of San Ramón, 14 xi 1998, leg. KJT, in FSCA). The new species is closely related to A. inca but is distinct in shape of hind margin of prothorax, genital ligula morphology, shape of male cerci, and color pattern of female S8 (dark brown). The female of A. axine is described and a key to the species of the genus is provided. © 2009 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.