Panorpa rantaisanensis Issiki, 1929b
Diagnosis: This is one of the species with narrow hypovalves with deep medial cleft almost to the base of the 9th sternite. The medial margin of the hypovalves has long, medially-directed setae. The ventral parameres are very short and compact, with two short tufts of bristles on either side and a short rounded lobe between tufts. Dististyles bear a pair of long setae on the mesal surface just beyond the basal lobe.
Distribution – Geographical: Originally described from Mt. Rantaisan ( = Mt. Lantashan), 7000 ft. [2133 m], 3-5 June 1927, S. Issiki, 2♂♂ (depository ?).
Distribution – Temporal: Known only from the type series collected in early June.
Ecology: This is an area of high, cool, moist, montane forest.
Biology: Nothing is known of immature stages or life cycle.
Notes: This species name refers to the Japanese name for Mt. Rantaisan (now Mt. Lantashan).
References:
Issiki, S. 1929. Descriptions of new Mecoptera from the Japanese Empire. Transactions of the Natural History Society of Taiwan, 19:260-314
