Two new epigean pseudoscorpions (Neobisiidae, Pseudoscorpiones) from the Maritime Alps, France

Abstract

Two species of pseudoscorpions new to science (Neobisium montisageli n. sp. and Roncus peissei n. sp.), collected in Southeastern France, are described, the diagnostic characteristics are illustrated, and their distribution is given. The possible establishment of two species groups of Roncus in Europe is discussed briefly in view of the importance of some of the diagnostic characteristics. .

Keywords

• Roncus
• Neobisium
• Neobisiidae
• pseudoscorpions
• taxonomy
• evolution
• Maritime Alps
• France