Neotrichia teutonia Flint 1983

Neotrichia teutonia

This species is closely related to N. noteuna (Mosely). In the latter the anterolateral angle of the ninth segment is not produced into a short process, the claspers are broad and narrowed near their apices rather than near their bases, and the subgenital plate bears a distinct midventral process at midlength.

ADULT.—Length of forewing, 2 mm. Color in alcohol, brown.

Male Genitalia: Ninth segment with anterior margin bearing a short lateral process. Tenth tergum membranous. Subgenital plate apparently bearing a long appendage tucked between bases of claspers. Bracteole membranous, enlarged apicad. Clasper elongate, tapering apicad in both lateral and ventral aspects. Aedeagus with a spiral process; with a single, long spine; internal tubule indistinct basally, ending in a U-shaped cup; apical portion long with distinct, darkened areas on sides at midlength.

MATERIAL.—Holotype (male): BRAZIL, EDO. SANTA CATARINA, Nova Teutonia (27°11′S, 52°23′W), 300–500 m, Aug 1963, F. Plaumann, USNM Type 100518.

Paratypes: Same data as holotype, 3; same, but Sep 1963, 3; same, but Jan 1964, 6; same, but Aug 1964, .