Two new species of Bolbella Giglio-Tos, 1915 from Southern Africa (Dictyoptera: Mantodea)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2007
Authors:M. Stiewe
Journal:Zootaxa
Issue:1495
Start Page:53
Pagination:53-60
Keywords:Bolbella., Dictyoptera, Insecta, Mantodea, new species, Southern Africa, taxonomy
Abstract:

The following two new species of the genus Bolbella Giglio-Tos, 1915, from Southern Africa, are described as new to science: Bolbella kaltenbachi n. sp. (South Africa), Bolbella uhligi n. sp. (Zimbabwe).  The new species are illustrated with their copulatory apparatus and general habitus, and compared with their closest relatives.  Additionally, a key to the males of the genus Bolbella is provided.

Short Title:Two new species of Bolbella
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