Description of three larvae of Micrathyria Kirby, 1889, with key to identification for the known larvae of the Brazilian species (Odonata, Libellulidae).

Abstract

The last instars larvae of the Micrathyria longifasciata Calvert, 1909, Micrathyria spuria (Selys,1900) and Micrathyria tibialis Kirby, 1897, from Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, are described and illustrated. A key to the larvae of the known Brazilian species of Micrathyria Kirby, 1889 is presented.