Orthocladiinae sp. [cyanopectus]

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This is a not very common Orthocladiinae species in Pitilla. It is different from other species of the subfamily for the blue coloration of its thorax, which is conserved even after preservation (ethanol 90%).
 
One species was identified with molecular species delimitation. Two 3 mm individuals were collected and sequenced.
 
Habitat: Aquatic
 
Synonyms in the BWG database: probably Orthocladiinae sp. A2
 
 

Preserved specimens

P260 – CHIO07 lateral view
P260 – dorsal view
P260 – ventral view
P260 – head detail, lateral view
P260 – head detail, dorsal view
P260 – head detail, ventral view
P260 – caudal detail, lateral view
P260 – caudal detail, dorsal view
Photos of preserved specimens (90% ethanol)

Live individuals

P260 dorsal view
P260 dorsal view
P260 dorsal view
P260 lateral view
P260 dorsal view
Photos of live individuals