Abstract
The caddisfly genus Canoptila Mosely (Glossosomatidae: Protoptilinae), endemic to southeastern Brazil, is diagnosed and discussed in the context of other protoptiline genera, and a brief summary of its taxonomic history is provided. A new species, Canoptila williami, is described and illustrated, including a female, the first known for the genus. Additionally, the type species, Canoptila bifida Mosely, is redescribed and illustrated. There are three possible synapomorphies supporting the monophyly of Canoptila: 1) the presence of long spine-like posterolateral processes on tergum X; 2) the highly membranous digitate parameres on the endotheca; and 3) the unique combination of both forewing and hind wing venational characters.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 45-59 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Zootaxa |
| Issue number | 1272 |
| State | Published - Jul 27 2006 |
Keywords
- Atlantic Forest
- Caddisfly
- Canoptila
- Female genitalia
- Glossosomatidae
- Male genitalia
- Neotropics
- New species
- Protoptilinae
- Southeastern Brazil
- Trichoptera