Stipomorpha elcopala

Diagnosis
Although the black thorax and legs in combination with the reddish abdomen remind of Stipomorpha apicula (Curran), this species is morphologically most similar to Stipomorpha lacteipennis (Shannon). These two species share similar length ratios of the antennal segments, a pilose posterior margin of the anepisternum, a pilose dorsal part of the katepimeron, a partially bare alula, a notably triangular abdomen, and similar morphology of the male genitalia. However, the reddish abdomen readily separates S. elcopala from S. lacteipennis

Description
HOLOTYPE. COSTA RICA. Male. Label 1: “COSTA RICA. Cartago, Cordillera / central, Pejivalle, Humo, El Copal / 1026 m asl. Malaise trap. / 09°46’55.9”N 83°45’09.2”W / 9-10.IX.2010. Leg. J.T. Smit.”. Coll. INBIO. PARATYPE. HONDURAS. Male. Label 1: “Honduras: Yoro, Palo de / Comba, 15°11’N, 87°39’W / 29.IX.1995 / leg. R. Cave”. Coll. MZLU.

Distribution
Neotropical: Costa Rica, Honduras