Genus Claraeola

1 Gonopods symmetrical. Phallus trifid with apical projection covered by scale-like setae. SES well developed, hairy; PG pointed, with minute hairs just below apex (Figs 4A–F). Large species, wings dark brown.................................................................................................... Claraeola nigripennis (Hardy, 1949)

– Gonopods asymmetrical, phallus without projection. SES different, PG not pointed. Smaller species, wings not dark brown..................................................................................................... 2

2 Surstyli asymmetrical, outer surstylus having two pointed tips. SES clear, with distinct long hairs, PG broad, with pointed tip and membranous structures bearing scale-like hairs (Figs 3E–J).................... Claraeola hadrosoma (Hardy, 1962)

– Surstyli symmetrical, always with one tip. SES not always clear, PG different...................................... 3

3 Gonopods long, with hairy projections, PG short, curved and pointed at tip. branches of phallus longer (Figs 3A–D)................................................................................. Claraeola francoisi (Hardy, 1952)

– Gonopods short, without hairy projections. PG long slightly curved, blunt at tip. Phallus broad at base, branches very short (Figs 3G–K)................................................................. Claraeola stuckenbergi sp. nov.