Axonopsis (Brachypodopsis) latifrons Walter, 1928 (Fig. 1A–F)

New records: India: Assam State, Kamrup district, SW of Guwahati city, Deeper Beel wetland, among the vegetation of the water hyacinth Eichhornia corniculata, 26.10903N 91.68359E, 37 m asl., 8. xii. 2009, leg. Das & Bordoloi, 18/5/0 (1/1/0 mounted).

Material compared: NHMB: 4610 Axonopsis latifrons Walter, 3 labelled as " Typus " XII/80, Vorder-Indien 1916, coll. Chappuis; 4611 Axonopsis latifrons Walter, Ƥ XII/81, Vorder-Indien 1916, coll. Chappuis.

Records from the study area: Kerala—Walter (1928); Prasad (1974).

Remarks: This is the first record of Axonopsis latifrons after its orginal description of Walter (1928). The specimens from Deeper Beel-lake agree well the type specimens. Figures 1A – F show some morphological details of the specimens from Assam State.

Habitat: Standing waters, e.g., ponds, lakes.

Distribution: India.