Nupela subrostrata is very similar to N. lapidosa and differs only by its more linear valve shape. Nupela frezelii has higher striae density than N. subrostrata.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
14-29 µm
Width Range
3.4-5.1 µm
Striae in 10 µm
20-24
Nupela subrostrata LM5
Nupela subrostrata LM3
Nupela subrostrata LM2
Nupela subrostrata LM6
Nupela subrostrata LM4
Nupela subrostrata LM1
Nupela subrostrata LM5 Nupela subrostrata LM3 Nupela subrostrata LM2 Nupela subrostrata LM6 Nupela subrostrata LM4 Nupela subrostrata LM1

Nupela lapidosa

(Krasske) Lange-Bert. 1999

Length Range
10-28 µm
Width Range
3.6-6.6 µm
Striae in 10 µm
20-24
Gc53753 22Ed Gc53753 19Ed Gc53753 17Ed Nupela lapidosa LM3 Nupela lapidosa LM2 Nupela lapidosa LM1

Nupela frezelii

Potapova 2011

Length Range
10-29 µm
Width Range
3.8-6.3 µm
Striae in 10 µm
29-33
Gs024284  Nufrezeli 2B Me000029  Nufrez 5A Ed Nupela frezelii LM3 Nupela frezelii LM1 Nupela frezelii LM1 Nupela frezelii LM2 Me000029  Nufr 4A Ed