Abstract
Bolivaridia revillagigedo sp. nov. and Bolivaridia chamelana sp. nov. are described from Mexico. B. revillagigedo sp. nov. is characterized by having sensillum b inserted posterior to level c and d, willow-leaf shaped t3, presence of Ac seta on tergites I–VI, presence of A5 seta on tergite I, tergite XI with 4 setae, and six distinct teeth on comb. B. chamelana sp. nov. is characterized by the long sensilla a and e on foretarsus, sensillum b situated at same level to c and d, broad-leaf shaped t3, presence of Ac seta on tergites I–VI, presence of A5 seta on tergite I, tergite XI with 4 setae, and 11 teeth on comb. A key for the known species of the genus is provided.
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