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- The genus discussed is known for its small to medium-sized stoneflies with colorful wings, commonly referred to as green stoneflies, and includes over 55 species globally, with 14 found in China.
- A new species from this genus has been identified in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, marking the second discovery of its kind in the area.
- This study also presents the first detailed descriptions of the female and supplementary male characteristics of a related species from Sichuan Province, along with morphological comparisons and color illustrations for both the new and previously known species.
Article Abstract
Background: The genus is a small to medium-sized stonefly with distinct coloured wings, giving the species the common name of green stoneflies. It belongs to the family Chloroperlidae. This genus includes more than 55 species world wide, 14 of which have been reported from China.
New Information: A new species of the genus Ricker, 1943, Rehman, Du & Huo sp. nov. from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Liupan Mountain, China is described; this is the second record of from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In addition, the first female description and male supplementary description of Chen & Du, 2017 from Sichuan Province are provided. Diagnosis, description and colour illustration of the new species and of are provided and the morphological characteristics are compared with closely-related species.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9848456 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.10.e86347 | DOI Listing |
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