Survey of the Onychiuridae (Collembola) from the Neotropical Region

Abstract

INFORMATION ON THE ONYCHIURIDAE (COLLEMBOLA) OF THE NEOTROPICAL REGION IS HERE COMPLILED. WE INCLUDE 13 NEW RECORDS FROM MEXICO, ONE FROM BRASIL AND ANOTHER FROM NICARAGUA, AS WELL AS MANY NEW LOCALITIES FROM MEXICO, CUBA AND GUATEMALA FOR 24 ESPECIES. A KEY FOR THE MORES COMMON AMERICAN GENERA OF THE FAMILY IS INCLUDED, AND STRUCTURES OF PRHOTAPHOURA YOLANDAE AND P. SENSILATA ARE PRESENTED.