Arrhopalites (Collembola: Arrhopalitidae) in U.S. caves with the description of seven new species

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Zeppelini, Douglas; Christiansen, Kenneth

Source:

Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, Volume 65, Issue 1, p.36-42 (2003)

Call Number:

A03ZEP01IDUS

URL:

https://caves.org/pub/journal/PDF/V65/v65n1-Zeppelini.htm

Keywords:

Arrhopalites, Arrhopalites arca, Pygmarrhopalites arca

Abstract:

Seven new species of Arrhopalites (Collembola: Arrhopalitidae) are described and illustrated. Two species are from Illinois: A. sapo and A. madonnensis, two from Virginia: A. sextus and A. obtusus, two from Colorado: A. incertus and A. hubbardi, and one from Idaho: A. arca. The known distribution of cave
species of Arrhopalites in North America is discussed, and both collection efficiency and regional differences are shown to play a role in the number of species known.