New species and a new record of the genus Rhyacophila Pictet, 1834 (Insecta:Trichoptera, Rhyacophilidae) from India

Key Points

• A new species, Rhyacophila sivaramakrishnani, has been identified in the Northwest Himalaya.
• The study expands the known valid species of Rhyacophila in India to 168, with a new record of Rhyacophila kadphises.
• This finding underscores the diversity of the Rhyacophila genus within the Trichoptera order in India.
• The research provides valuable data contributing to the understanding of freshwater insects' diversity.