Abstract
This is a contribution to the knowledge of the neuropteran fauna of India. The male genitalia of Distoleon sambalpurensis Ghosh, 1984 is described and illustrated for the first time from India. Further, the female is redescribed and re-illustrated based on the recently collected material. Taxonomic change is also proposed by considering Distoleon subtentus Yang 1986 as synonym of Distoleon sambalpurensis Ghosh, 1984 based on the morphological similarity.
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