Abstract
Nikoulabasis roseosticta sp. nov. (holotype ♂, Fiji, Vanua Levu Island, Navuturerega creek, 6 August 2009, Christopher Beatty leg.) is erected as a new taxon. Illustrations of key characters and a distribution map are provided.
Subject
Animal Science and Zoology,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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