Taphura boulardi Sanborn, 2011a

Taphura boulardi Sanborn 2011a: 405 . (41 Km SE Roura on Kaw Rd., French Guiana)

Remarks. Taphura boulardi can be distinguished from all other known species of Taphura by the five spots on the dorsal head (Sanborn 2017a). Taphura boulardi has claspers that curve dorsally terminating in a hook-like structure.

Distribution. The species has been reported from French Guiana and Suriname (Sanborn 2011a; 2017a) with recent range extensions to include Peru (Sanborn 2020c), Ecuador (Sanborn 2020d), and Trinidad (Sanborn 2020e).

Material examined. “ SURINAME: Para District / Zanderij, near Guesthouse / N05º 27.5’, W055º 13.0’ / 7 9 FEB 2010; P. Skelley, / W. Warner, C. Gillett ” one male and one female (FSCA), one female (AFSC) .