In southern Africa, the genus Ochetostoma is currently represented by ten species: Ochetostoma natalense is described as new; O. baronii, O. kempi, O. palense, O. decameron and O. formosulum are redescribed and figured (the first four are new records for the region); O. capense and O. arkati are briefly diagnosed; O. caudex and O. erythrogrammon, recorded from several localities, are fairly well known. The status of one species from Park Rynie Beach, on the Natal coast, remains to be resolved. A key for the identification of all the species in the genus is provided, and the distribution of the southern Africa forms ins briefly discussed.
South Africa
Identification key, Expert Identification Systems
Systematics, Taxonomy