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Abstract

A new speciesComorocoris estherineae sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Aradidae: Carventinae) from Montagne d’Ambre National Park in Northern Madagascar is described and illustrated. The newly described species is compared and keyed with all three species ofComorocoris Heiss, 1985 known so far.

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