Brechmorhoga latialata spec. nov. from Mexico (Anisoptera: Libellulidae)

The discovery of a new species of Brechmorhoga from the states of Hidalgo and Veracruz. Mexico, gives a total of 8 spp. of that genus in Mexico. The new sp. (holotype <3: Veracruz state, Puente Texolo, Mpio. de Teocelo 1150 m 24-VI1-I983; allotype: same data as holotype but 23-VII-I983, deposited at CN1N, UNAM) is closely related to Brechmorhoga rapax Calvert from which it is easily differentiated by the wide anal area of the hind wing and the pattern of abdominal maculation, among other characters.