Newly described species Pseudaptinus (Thalpius) bartolozzii, moreti, and gracilis highlight morphological diversity in Ecuador, suggesting a rich ecological niche.
Pseudaptinus (Thalpius) bartolozzii n. sp., Pseudaptinus (Thalpius) moreti n. sp., and Pseudaptinus (Thalpius) gracilis n. sp., three new flightless species from Ecuador, are described. P. bartolozzii n. sp. shows a peculiar ant-like habitus; P. moreti n. sp. and P. gracilis n. sp. form, together with Pseudaptinus (Thalpius) aptinoides Liebke, a morphologically very homogeneous species group. Moreover, the holotype of P. aptinoides is illustrated, and a re-description of this species is given. Finally, a key to all species of Pseudaptinus subgenus Thalpius so far recorded from South America is provided.
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