Morphological and molecular characterization of Limnometra fluviorum (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Gerridae)

Authors

  • Srimoyee Basu Division of Molecular Entomology, ICAR-NBAIR, Bangaluru, 560024, India
  • T. Venkatesan Division of Molecular Entomology, ICAR-NBAIR, Bangaluru, 560024, India
  • S. Lubna Division of Molecular Entomology, ICAR-NBAIR, Bangaluru, 560024, India
  • K. Valaramathi Zoological Survey of India, M Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, 700053, India
  • P. Santosh Division of Molecular Entomology, ICAR-NBAIR, Bangaluru, 560024, India

Keywords:

Gerridae, Limnometra fluviorum, Taxonomy, DNA Barcoding

Abstract

The species Limnometra fluviorum (Fabricius) 1798 is redescribed with morphological and molecular taxonomic approach. The molecular work involving CO1amplification is the first time approach for this species from India. The diagnostic characters with measurements of different body parts are provided.

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Published

2017-06-30

How to Cite

Basu, S., Venkatesan, T., Lubna, S., Valaramathi, K., & Santosh, P. (2017). Morphological and molecular characterization of Limnometra fluviorum (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Gerridae). ENTOMON, 42(2), 153–158. Retrieved from http://entomon.ambadi.org.in/index.php/Entomon/article/view/300

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Articles