Zidalus botswanensis sp. nov. from Botswana is described, illustrated and compared with his relatives. The key to species of the servus group is provided.
Institute of Entomology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Branisovska 31, 37005, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Repubilc
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