Abstract
The Palaearctic genus Synamphichaeta Villeneuve, 1936 is reviewed and the new species Synamphichaeta hirtivena Gilasian & Ziegler, sp. nov. is described from Iran. Illustrations of the terminalia and head of the male are provided, together with habitus photos of both sexes. An identification key to the two known species of Synamphichaeta is presented. A lectotype is recognised for Synamphichaeta tricincta Villeneuve, 1936 and its designation is attributed to Mesnil.
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