Abstract
Two new species of Tapinotaspoides Moure are described, T. flavifrons sp.n. from southern Brazil, and T. septentrionalis sp.n., from Colombia and Venezuela. Although not closely related, these two species can be distinguished from the other species of Tapinotaspoides by the yellow clypeus in the males, and the conspicuous bands of white pubescence on the terga. An identification key to the known species is provided.References
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