This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal volume Papáč, Vladimír, Lukić, Marko, Kováč, Ľubomír (2016): Genus Neelus Folsom, 1896 (Hexapoda, Collembola) reveals its diversity in cave habitats: two new species from Croatia. Zootaxa 4088 (1), DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4088.1.2
Abstract
Two new species of the genus Neelus Folsom, 1896, N. cvitanovici sp. nov. and N. lackovici sp. nov., are described from caves of Croatia. N. lackovici sp. nov. exhibit marked troglomorphic features such as extremely elongated ungua and antennae, larger body among others. Descriptions are completed with comparative tables for chaetotaxy of antennae and legs. Diagnostic table for the congeners and identification key to the world species are provided. Distribution records of other Neelus species in Croatian caves are added. Threats of troglobiotic Neelus species in Croatia are discussed.
Key words: N. cvitanovici sp. nov., N. lackovici sp. nov., description, cave fauna, Dinarides, identification key
Papáč V, Lukić M, Kováč Ľ, Agosti D (2016). Genus Neelus Folsom, 1896 (Hexapoda, Collembola) reveals its diversity in cave habitats: two new species from Croatia. Plazi.org taxonomic treatments database. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4088.1.2 accessed via GBIF.org on 2026-06-15.
