Ochthebius (Ochthebius) cf. judemaesi Delgado & Jäch, 2007

Chorotype. Endemic Ibero-Maghrebian.

Distribution in North Africa. Morocco (Berrahou et al. 2000) as Ochthebius semisericeus .

Moroccan distribution. Rif and Pré-Rif: Chefchaouen (Sáinz-Cantero et al. 2012). Oriental Plateau: Berkane (Berrahou et al. 2000; Chavanon et al. 2004).

Remark. The genitalia in this species group are poor in significant characters; molecular evidence is needed. More specimens must be collected and the DNA must be squenced to be sure about the identification. Thus, we have decided to treat this taxon as O. cf. judemaesi .