Kotov A.A.1, Elías-Gutiérez M.2 2004. Notes on Aloninae Dybowski & Grochowski, 1894 emend. Frey, 1967 (Cladocera: Anomopoda: Chydoridae). 2. Leydigia cf. striata Birabén, 1939 in South Mexico // Arthropoda Selecta. Vol.13. No.1–2: 1–6 [in English].
1 A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Leninsky Prospect 33, Moscow 119071 Russia; e-mail: golokot2000@mail.ru
2 El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Av. Centenario Km 5.5, Chetumal 77900, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
KEY WORDS: Cladocera, Anomopoda, Chydoridae, Aloninae, morphology, systematics, Neotropics, Mexico.
ABSTRACT: Populations of Leydigia cf. striata Birabén, 1939 (Cladocera: Anomopoda: Chydoridae: Aloninae) are found in South Mexico. Morphology and variability of females are described and illustrated. This species is a new record for Mexican and North American fauna.