Leptostylus decipiens Bates, 1880

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Leptostylus decipiens Bates, 1880: 149 .

Remarks. Leptostylus decipiens was described from Nicaragua. Currently, it is known from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama (Monné 2024b; Tavakilian & Chevillotte 2025). The new country record is the first record of this species from South America.

Material examined. ECUADOR (new country record), Loja: vicinity of Macará, 700 m, at UV light, 1 female, 20–24 Feb 2024, J. Vlasak leg. (JVCO) .