Leucotrichia chiriquiensis Flint, 1970
Figs 2B, 4
Diagnosis.
Leucotrichia chiriquiensis is most similar to L. botosaneanui, L. hispida, and L. viridis, based on a similar appearance of the phallus, as discussed under L. botosaneanui . This species can most swiftly be identified as distinct from the others based on the structural modifications of the antennae and head.
Material examined.
Panama: Chiriqui Province • 2 males; Cuenca 102; Renacimiento District; La Amistad International Park, Rio Candela, Finca Felix, PSPSCB-PILA-C102-2017-021; 8.890557°N, 82.61201°W; 2,128 m a.s.l.; 25 Jan. 2015; C. Nieto, E. Pérez, A. Cornejo, leg.; UV light trap; in alcohol; COZEM • ibid ., 2 males; Tierras Altas District; Mount Totumas Cloud Forest and Biological Reserve, Quebrada Norte; 8.873613°N, 82.690512°W; 1,709 m a.s.l.; 26 Apr.-10 May 2015; B. Armitage, T. Arefina-Armitage, leg.; Malaise trap; MUPADI • ibid ., 5 males; 28 Jan.-2 Feb. 2018; J. Dietrich, leg.; Malaise trap; MUPADI • ibid ., 3 males; 16-20 Feb. 2018; MUPADI • ibid ., 1 male; 16-20 Mar. 2018; MUPADI • ibid ., 1 male; 10-15 Jul. 2018; MUPADI • ibid ., 2 males; 9-12 Sep. 2018; MUPADI • ibid ., 2 males; 8-11 Nov. 2018; UMSP.
Distribution.
Panama.