Key to described exuviae of Southern African cicadas

1 Distance between itf and pft longer than pft (Fig. 2). Antennae short, not reaching beyond front of head ..................................................................... Pycna semiclara

– Distance between itf and pft as long as pft (see Villet 1989: fig. 3). Antennae long, reaching beyond front of head.................................................................................2

2 Clypeus somewhat pointed in profile. Abdomen curved downward, with distinct waist in dorsal view. Gap between bases of itf and pft wide and rounded................ ................................................................................................ Platypleurastridula

– Clypeus rounded, bulbous in profile. Abdomen at most slightly curved, without waist in dorsal view. Gap between bases of itf and pft narrow and pointed.............. ............................................................................................... Platypleura capensis