Remarks on the genus Severinia Finot 1902 and a description of two new genera of Oxyothespinae (Insecta Mantodea)

Abstract

A resolution of the confusion surrounding the genus Severinia Finot 1902 is proposed. It is suggested that the males, presently attributed to Severinia lemoroi (Finot 1902), be transferred to the new genus, Paraseverinia, and that the genus Amblythespis Chopard 1943 be considered a synonym of Severinia. In addition, a description is provided of a new genus Somalithespis (Oxyothespini), characterised by the presence of a pre-apical lobe on the mid femurs, a character found for the first time among the tribe of Oxyothespini.

Key Words:

• Mantodea
• Oxyothespinae
• Paraseverinia
• Somalithespis