Abstract
Four new species of Nanocladius Kieffer, 1913 from Oriental China, N. (N.) baltus, N. (N.) calvatus, N. (N.) taiwanensis, and N. (N.) trinus are described and illustrated as males. A key to the males of the Chinese Nanocladius is provided.References
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