Abstract

MUZON, Javier et al. Aquatic insects from Somuncura plateau, Patagonia, Argentina. Preliminary inventory. Rev. Soc. Entomol. Argent. [online]. 2005, vol.64, n.3, pp.47-67. ISSN 0373-5680.

ABSTRACT. A preliminary inventory of the aquatic insects from the Somuncura plateau and its area of influence (Patagonia, Argentina) is presented. It was done on the basis of the study of collections and previous records of species belonging to the orders Ephemeroptera, Odonata, Hemiptera (Heteroptera), Trichoptera, Diptera (families Ceratopogonidae, Culicidae, and Psychodidae) and Coleoptera. Different kinds of environments were surveyed in 14 localities. Seventy eigth species grouped in 51 genera and 26 families were registered, and 33 species are new records for the area. Eighty three % of the registered genera are widely distributed (neotropical, american or cosmopolitan), while 41 % of the species exhibit patagonic or andean distribution.

Keywords : Aquatic insects; Inventory; Patagonia; Somuncura; Biodiversity; Insectos acuáticos; Inventario; Somuncura; Patagonia; Biodiversidad.

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