Rhagovelia elegans Uhler

Distribution in Brazil: AP, PA, AM, MT, SE, ES, RJ.

Biological aspects: The collections resulted in 32 individuals of this species from riffle areas of 2nd order streams with well-preserved riparian vegetation.

Comments: The geographical distribution of the species ranges from Hispaniola Island to RJ, Brasil.

Material examined: PT 0 8, (1♂, 2♀), [nº 97], 10.V.2003; (3♂), [nº 159], (1♀), [nº 2475], 30.IV.2003. PT 21, (10♀), [nº659], 04.VI.2003. PT 51, (14♀), [nº 1344], 20.VII.2005. PT 19, (1♂), [nº 2784], 11.IX.2007. PT 10, (1♀), [nº 3849], 25.IX.2010.