Description of the last instar larva of Acanthallagma caeruleum Williamson & Williamson, 1924 (Odonata: Coenagrionidae)

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Authors: Karen Lineke Álvarez-Álvarez, Cornelio Andrés Bota-Sierra, Carlos Molineri
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Abstract

The last larval instar of Acanthallagma caeruleum Williamson & Williamson, 1924 is described and illustrated for thefirst time based on a reared female collected in the Colombian Amazon region (Caquetá department). This isthe first larva known for this genus. The general aspect of the larva resembles that of some Oxyagrion Selys, 1876and Acanthagrion Selys, 1876 species and presents the following unique combination of features: 1 pair of prementalsetae, stout spines mounted on elevated sockets in body and legs, caudal lamellae lanceolate and 0.86–0.90 the length ofabdomen, with marked nodus and sulcus.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology Stonefly species taxonomy and ecology Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology

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Journal / source
CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN