CURRENT STATUS OF AQUATIC INSECTS IN THE LURÍN RIVER BASIN

Authors

  • Blancas A. Hellen1, Valle I. Silvana2, Armas B. Alex3,Mena A.Alejandro4,Valencia-Reyes Zanhy5,Güere S. Fiorella6, Elías F. Armas7 Author

Abstract

     Abstract— The objective of the research is to establish the current state of aquatic insects in the Lurín-Peru river basin. Type of qualitative research, based on the characterization and recognition of the diversity of aquatic insects. the methodology consisted of samples taken at 3010 m. in the Lurín river basin (Huarochirí). As a result, 8 families and 10 genera were reported, of which the Hydroptilidae family and the Hydrobiosidae family represent 40% of the total identified genera. The first family includes the genera Neotrichia and Metrichia and the second family, Cailloma and Atopsyche. On the other hand, Vélez-Azañero et al. (2016) mention the order Coleoptera, family Dytiscidae with one morpho-species and the order Ditera, family Chironomidae with five morpho-species from samples from the lower part of the Lurín river in a study referring to ecosystem services.

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Published

2023-10-20

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023)

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