Teloganodes sp. IND1

Remark.

This operational taxonomic unit is known by one specimen which distinctly differs from other representatives of the genus. We consider this material unacceptable for describing a new species now but provide a diagnosis.

Material examined.

1 larva, India, Tamil Nadu, Theni District, Kurangani Hills, Kottakudi River, 10.0809°N, 77.2552°E, 632 m a.s.l., 28.x.2020, Pandiarajan Srinivasan & Isack Rajasekaran leg., AMC ZN 243 .

Diagnosis.

This OTU can be distinguished from other representatives of Teloganodes by the following combination of characters: (i) superlinguae laterally angular; (ii) forefemur without transversal row of stout setae; (iii) outer margin of femora with a regular row of long, stout hair-like setae only; (iv) dorsal surface of femora with submarginal irregular row of short stout setae; (v) tarsal claw with four median denticles and 1-2 subapical denticles (if two, on opposite sides of claw); (vi) median tubercles on terga III-X, which are indistinct on tergum III; wide on terga IV-VI; largest and elongate on terga VII-IX; elongate and thin on terga X; (vii) sublateral areas of posterior margins of terga IV-VI with bunches of 3-4 extremely long, pointed, stout setae; (viii) surface of cerci covered with long, stout, hair-like setae; setae in posterior margin of cerci segments less than half length of corresponding segment.