Scirtidae spp.

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Scirtids are dominant species in the bromeliad ecosystem. In Pitilla, at least two species were identified with molecular methods (COLS01, COLS02). They are aparently cryptic species in the larval stage.
 
Habitat: Aquatic.
 
 

Preserved specimens

P240 – COLS01 lateral view
P240 – dorsal view
P240 – caudal detail, ventral view
P240 – caudal detail, lateral view
P240 – caudal detail, dorsal view
P242 – COLS02 dorsal view
P242 – ventral view
P242 – caudal region, ventral view
P242 – caudal region, dorsal view
Photos of preserved specimens (90% ethanol)