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Erythrodiplax leticia, n.sp. of dragonfly from northeastern Brazil (Odonata, Libellulidae)

Erythrodiplax leticia sp.n. is described based on nine male specimens, most of which collected at Chapada Diamantina, State of Bahia. The new species is close to Erythrodiplax fervida (Erichson, 1848) but differs from it by the size. venation. extension of the basal wing spots. and structure of the superior anal appendages.

Odonata; Libellulidae; Erythrodiplax; new species; Northeastern Brazil


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