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Two new species of the apterous Carventinae genus Comorocoris Heiss, 1985 from Madagascar (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Aradidae)

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The monobasic genus Comorocoris Heiss, 1985 was erected for the peculiar apterous species C. testudiformis fromMoheli Island [= Mwali] of the Comoro Archipelago. Recent forest litter sifting in Madagascar unexpectedly brought to light two new species belonging to this genus which are described and illustrated. A key to the three species is given.
Title: Two new species of the apterous Carventinae genus Comorocoris Heiss, 1985 from Madagascar (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Aradidae)
Description:
The monobasic genus Comorocoris Heiss, 1985 was erected for the peculiar apterous species C.
testudiformis fromMoheli Island [= Mwali] of the Comoro Archipelago.
Recent forest litter sifting in Madagascar unexpectedly brought to light two new species belonging to this genus which are described and illustrated.
A key to the three species is given.

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