Makarchenko E.A., Makarchenko M.A.
Euroasian Entomological Journal 2016; 15(1): 78-88
A review of Vivacricotopus Schnell et Sжther species of the Holarctic region, with illustrated descriptions of the adult male, pupa and larva of a new species V. nikolaii Makarchenko et Makarchenko, sp.n. from the Amur River Basin (Russian Far East) are provided. Due to the high morphological similarity, most species are difficult to identify without studying the immature stages. The distribution of species is clarified and taxonomic comments are given. Keys to species by pupae and fourth instar larvae are presented.
