A New Species of Rhopalopsole (Plecoptera, Leuctridae) From Hubei Province, China, Based on Morphological and Molecular Data

Researchers have identified a new species of stonefly, Rhopalopsole shennongjia, from the Shennongjia Forestry District in Hubei Province, China. This discovery was achieved by integrating morphological and molecular data, including genetic distance analysis using the COI gene to confirm species boundaries. The study also provides a comprehensive summary of the Leuctridae family in Hubei, including color plates for Rhopalopsole shaanxiensis, a previously unrecorded species in the region. Additionally, it offers an identification key for Rhopalopsole species found in Hubei, contributing significantly to the taxonomic understanding of this area's biodiversity.

Yang, X., & Du, Y.-Z. (2025). A New Species of Rhopalopsole (Plecoptera, Leuctridae) From Hubei Province, China, Based on Morphological and Molecular Data. Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 2025(1). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1155/psyc/9910259