Abstract
The flower bug genus Montandoniola Poppius, 1909 of Japan, which previously was represented by a single species, is herein reviewed. Three species are recognized. A new species, M. kerzhneri sp. nov., is described from Iriomote Island of the Ryukyus. Montandoniola thripodes Bergroth, 1916 is recorded from Japan for the first time. Montandoniola thripodes and M. pictipennis (Esaki, 1931) are diagnosed, with detailed descriptions and illustrations of the male and female genitalia. Digital images of the habitus and external characters are provided for all species. Biological notes on M. thripodes and M. pictipennis and a key to the Japanese species are also given.References
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