The species of the genus Phyllovates Kirby from west South America are revised. Six valid species are recognized, and P. gracilicollis n. sp. and P. brevicollis n. sp. are described. P. stolli (Saussure & Zehntner), previously treated as a synonym for P. tripunctata (Burmeister), is returned to species status. A key is provided.
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1 March 2006
Remarks on Phyllovates of West South America and Description of Two New Species (Insecta, Mantodea, Vatinae)
Francesca Orofino,
Salvatrice Ippolito,
Francesco Lombardo
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Transactions of the American Entomological Society
Vol. 132 • No. 1
March 2006
Vol. 132 • No. 1
March 2006
Mantodea
Phyllovates
Vatinae
west South America