Abstract
Two new ciid species of Cis Latreille are described, C. andersoni sp. nov. and C. peckorum sp. nov., both known only from localities in Chile. Images of the holotypes and male genitalia of paratypes are provided, together with brief diagnoses for the species, descriptions of the external morphology of the holotypes, measurements and ratios of the type series, and comments on the observed variations of external features. A provisional key to the Chilean Cis is also provided.References
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