whittingtoni sp, n.

Abdomen short to moderate in length (ca. as long as wings; most tergites shorter than wide in dorsal view); gonocoxite subspherical and only slightly longer than deep in lateral view ............................................................................,................. 2

Epandriallobes shorter or equal in length to hypandrium (in lateral aspect) and lacking downwardly directed tips; ♂ genitalia as in Figs 51-53 ............................

Material (NMSA - Type 1107): SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Province: 1 ♂ (HT) 1 ♀ (PT): ' S Africa: Cape #33 / 23 krn SE Middelpos / 32°0I'S:20025'E 1200 m / Date: 28.xi.1990 / Whittington & Londt / Banks of Visrivier'; 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (PT), 23 km N Middelpos, 31 °44'S: 20°14'E, 29.xi.1990, Whittington & Londt; 1 ♂ (PT), 10 km W of Williston, 1060 m, 3120BD, 15.xi.1986, Londt & Quickelberge.

Etymology: Named for Mr Andrew Whittington, who assisted with the collection of specimens.