title: The genusMicroptilaRis (Trichoptera, Hydroptilidae) in Japan.
abstract: The taxonomy of the genus Microptila Ris in Japan is revised. Microptila orienthula Kjærandsen and Ito, 2009, the only East Palearctic species in the genus, is redescribed with new records and two new species, M. genka sp. nov. and M. nakama sp. nov., are described for adults from Ryukyu Islands, far southern Japan, in the Oriental region.
authors.affiliation: Hokkaido Aquatic Biology, Hakuyo-cho, 3-3-5, Eniwa, Hokkaido 061-1434 Japan.. tobikera@siren.ocn.ne.jp.
authors.forename: Tomiko
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ito
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D007313:Insecta; D062312:Islands; D007564:Japan
keywords: Trichoptera, redescription, new species, adult, male, female, habitat, geographic distribution