Perlodinella shennongjia sp. nov., a new species of Perlodinella Klapálek (Plecoptera, Perlodidae) from the central area of China

Researchers have identified and described Perlodinella shennongjia sp. nov., a new species of stonefly (Plecoptera: Perlodidae) from the Dajiuhu National Wetland Park in Hubei Shennongjia, central China. This discovery contributes to the understudied biodiversity of the Perlodinella genus in the Palearctic region. The new species is distinguished by unique morphological traits in male and female genitalia, as well as egg structure, setting it apart from its congeners. The study provides detailed illustrations and descriptions based on adult specimens and eggs, offering valuable insights into the taxonomic diversity of stoneflies in this ecologically significant area.

Chen, Z.-T., Xu, Y.-Y., & Shen, Z.-H. (2022). Perlodinella shennongjia sp. nov., a new species of Perlodinella Klapálek (Plecoptera, Perlodidae) from the central area of China. Biodiversity Data Journal, 10. https://doi.org/10.3897/bdj.10.e87247