Agmina tuberosa sp. nov. resembles many other Agmina species in having large, oval superior appendage, but is distinguished from other species by the large inferior appendages, each with a long dorsal and short ventral branch in lateral view, and the sternal processes reaching to half length of the inferior appendages. The genitalia are similar to those of A. semiovale sp. nov. from which it is distinguished by the presence of a row of teeth-like megasetae on the mesal margin of each paramere in dorsal view.

Figures 1–5. 

Agmina tuberosa sp. nov. male holotype 1 genitalia, left lateral view 2 genitalia, dorsal view 3 genitalia, ventral view 4 phallus, lateral view 5 phallus, ventral view.

Tuberosa, from Latin, meaning potato, named for the superior appendage being potato-shaped in lateral view.

. Holotype: New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Rivière des Lacs, 1.1 km NW Lac en Huit, 4.9 km NW summit of Pic du Grand Kaori; loc#078; 22°15.195'S, 166°52.178'E; 10.xii.2003; light trap; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Rivière des Lacs, above waterfall at Chutes de Madeleine; 22°13.930'S, 166°51.633'E; 243 m; 23.xi.2003; light trap; loc#042; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 4.2–4.8 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX widely rounded anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anteriorly widely U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with apex not exceeding posterior apex of tergum X, narrowing along their length, curved ventro-posteriorly at mid-length; in ventral view, slender, straight, slightly diverging along their length. Tergum X smoothly convex dorsally, in lateral view longer than high; in dorsal view, mesally separate, axe-shaped with straight inner margins. Parameres robust, starting before tergum X, long, narrow; in lateral view running parallel with dorsal margin of segment IX, X, and superior appendage, ending before apex of superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated and narrowing along their length, each with truncate apex, inner margin with row of megasetae. Superior appendage, in lateral view, large, oval, with posterad spine-like mesal process present on ventromesal margin exceeding the main branch posteriorly; in dorsal view uniformly narrow, running almost parallel, slightly curving inwards towards blunt apex. Mesal processes straight, orientated slightly mesally. Inferior appendage with posterad orientated long dorsal branch slightly dorsally curving at acute apex; dorsal branch widely separated from short, triangular, ventral branch; in ventral view large, wide, oval, with posterad orientated dorsal branches, ventral branch forming central lobe. Phallus, in lateral view as long as segment IX, slender and slightly curving downwards; in ventral view uniformly tapering along its length.

This species was referred to as “sp. 26” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina semiovale sp. nov. resembles many other Agmina species in having a large semi-oval shaped superior appendage in lateral view. The species is distinguished from the other species by the presence of very large parameres that partly exceeds the superior appendages dorsally as seen in lateral view, and in dorsal view forming an oval basis and two broad posterad branches. The genitalia are similar to those of A. tuberosa sp. nov. from which it is distinguished by the absence of a row of teeth-like megasetae on the mesal margin of each paramere.

Figures 6–9. 

Agmina semiovale sp. nov. male holotype 6 genitalia, dorsal part in left lateral view 7 genitalia, dorsal view 8 phallus, lateral view 9 phallus, ventral view.

Semiovale, from Latin, meaning half oval, named for the shape of the superior appendage in lateral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; stream crossing Nouméa-Yaté road immediately W of turnoff to Rivière Bleue Reserve; 22°10.191'S, 166°44.474'E; 162 m; 22.xi-4.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#040; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 3.6 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : Segment IX damaged, with sternal processes missing. Tergum X sub-rectangular; in dorsal view, mesally separate, more than two times longer than wide. Parameres robust, starting before tergum X, in lateral view long, wide at base, first half narrowing towards apex, apical half slightly widening, ventral margin slightly concave; in dorsal view, fused at base, apical 2/3^rds separated, each with truncated apex, lateral margins convex, mesal margins slightly concave. Superior appendages, in lateral view, longer than tergum X, longer than wide, narrowing along its length, dorsal margin straight, ventral margin convex, with posterad spine-like mesal process present on ventromesal margin not exceeding posteriorly the main branch; in dorsal view slightly narrowing towards apex, running almost parallel, almost straight with blunt apex slightly curving inwards. Mesal processes straight, orientated slightly mesally. Inferior appendages missing due to damage. Phallus, in lateral view approx. as long as segment IX, three times longer than wide; in ventral view proximal half tapering along its length, apical half straight and tapering at apex.

This species was referred to as “sp. 57” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina rocheta sp. nov. is distinguished from the other Agmina species by the presence of a pair of drop-shaped superior appendages, in lateral view, each with a very long and curved mesal process reaching as far posteriorly and above the apex of the superior appendages. It particularly resembles A. nodosa Ward, 2003 but in A. nodosa the sternal processes are simple while in A. rocheta sp. nov. they are bifurcated.

Figures 10–14. 

Agmina rocheta sp. nov. male holotype 10 genitalia, left lateral view 11 genitalia, dorsal view 12 genitalia, ventral view 13 phallus, lateral view 14 phallus, ventral view.

Rocheta (noun, feminine), from Latin, meaning rocket. Named for the rocket-shaped phallus in ventral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Wan Pwé On Stream, draining NNE side of Mt. Panié, 3.9 km NW Cascade de Tao; 20°31.820'S, 164°47.016'E; 18.xii.2003; light trap; loc#085; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • 1 ♂; same data as for holotype; NHRS.

New Caledonia, Province Nord, Mt. Panié.

Fore wing length 4.1–4.3 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.4 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX apex located medially, dorsal margin straight, abruptly turning downwards at apex, anterior margin convex; in ventral view anteriorly widely U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex not exceeding posterior apex of tergum X, slender, apical 2/3 straight, spine-like with blunt end; in ventral view, slender, straight, apical 2/3^rd parallel. Tergum X very large, in lateral view longer than superior appendage, dorsal margin almost straight, ventral margin convex; in dorsal view, mesally separate, semi-triangular, tapering posteriorly. Parameres starting before tergum X; in lateral view, long, slender, not exceeding tergum X, apical half curving upwards; in dorsal view, fused at base, apical 2/3^rd separated, each with truncated apex, narrowing along their length, lateral margins straight, mesal margins slightly concave. Superior appendages, in lateral view, shorter than tergum X, tapering along its length, apex slightly curved upwards, dorsal and ventral margin convex, with posterad, long, spine-like mesal process present on meso-ventral margin exceeding posteriorly the main branch; in dorsal view almost three times longer than wide, converging posteriorly, apex truncated. Mesal processes long, directed mesad at base, crossing each other, then strongly curving posteriorly. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated, long, tubular dorsal branch at base slightly curving ventrally, then straight, apex blunt; tubular ventral branch 2/3^rd the length of dorsal branch, slightly curving upward towards dorsal branch, apex blunt. in ventral view broader at base, with long, slender, almost straight posteriorly orientated dorsal branches, ventral branch forming long central lobe, slightly tapering towards rounded apex. Phallus, in lateral view much shorter than segment IX, straight; in ventral view rocket-shaped.

This species was referred to as “sp. 48” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina tenuisa sp. nov. is distinguished from the other Agmina species by the presence of a pair of slender superior appendages, each with a long and slightly undulating mesal process reaching as far posteriorly and on the same height as the apex of the superior appendages; and the presence of a pair of parameres, each ending in the superior appendages and angling ventrally with apical part orientated ventrally below the superior appendages. The genitalia of Agmina tenuisa sp. nov. resemble those of Agmina padi Ward & Schefter, 2000, particularly in the shape of the inferior appendages in lateral view. Agmina tenuisa sp. nov. is distinguished from A. padi by the more slender superior appendages in lateral view, the ventral branch of the parameres exceeding below the superior appendages, and in ventral view the plate of inferior appendages has no central posterior plate.

Figures 15–19. 

Agmina tenuisa sp. nov. male holotype 15 genitalia, left lateral view 16 genitalia, dorsal view 17 genitalia, ventral view 18 phallus, lateral view 19 phallus, ventral view.

Tenuisa, from Latin, meaning slender. Named for the slender superior appendages as seen in lateral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Haute Yaté fauna reserve, 1760 m S bridge Pont Perignon, 50 m upstream bridge over stream; 22.14954S, 166.701211E; 180 m; 14.xii.2003–13.i.2004; Malaise trap; loc#081; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; stream crossing way to Sanatorium 2.3 km E St. Laurent, ca. 30 m downstream bridge; 22°04.484'S, 166°19.900'E; 15.xi.2003; light trap; loc#028; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; 1 ♂; Koghi Mt., 522 m, source of Riv. Oueanoue; 22°10.327'S, 166°30.524'E; Malaise trap; 12–16.xi.2001; loc 138 (01-2001); leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS; Province Nord • 1 ♂; Mt Mé Amélié, River Fö Töpliba, upstream bridge on rd Sarraméa-Koh, at banana plantation; 21°37.940'S, 165°49.619'E; loc 144 (14-2001); Malaise trap; 18–21.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS.

Fore wing length 2.9–3.4 mm (N = 4). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex not exceeding posterior margin of tergum X, short, triangular; in ventral view, short, not reaching mid-length of inferior appendage, slightly diverging along their length, apices slightly curving mesad. Tergum X small, in lateral view around half the length of inferior appendage, dorsal margin straight, ventral margin slightly convex; in dorsal view, mesally separate, semi-trapezoid, outer margins straight, inner margin slightly convex. Parameres starting at anterior margin of tergum X; in lateral view, long, slender, widely U-shaped, with posterior end slightly diverging, apex pointing posteroventrally; in dorsal view, separated, narrow, posterior 1/3 directed posteromesad, each with short, thick, setae at apex. Superior appendages, in lateral view, slender, slightly curving upwards, more than twice as long as tergum X, with spine-like process at apex, mesal process spine-like straight, slightly curving downwards at base, exceeding posteriorly the main branch; in dorsal view around four times longer than wide, almost parallel, each slightly curving inwards toward apex with thin posteromesad orientated process with long thick seta. Mesal processes long, slender, gently curving mesad, crossing each other near apex. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterodorsally orientated claw-shaped dorsal branch, ventral branch short, claw-shaped, orientated posterodorsally, originating at approx. mid-length on ventral margin of dorsal branch; in ventral view small, oval at base with slender, posteriorly orientated dorsal branches, slightly converging towards apex, ventral branches directed posterolaterally, each with claw-shaped apex. Phallus, in lateral view as long as segment IX, slightly sigmoid; in ventral view anterior half distinctly wider than posterior half.

This species was referred to as “sp. 12” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina multidentata sp. nov. is distinguished from the other Agmina species by the presence of a pair of uniformly tapering, long superior appendages having deeply undulating ventral and mesal margins along their length; the inferior appendages forming rhomboid plates in lateral view; and tergum X forms a transverse bridge. It resembles A. cornuta sp. nov. in the shape of tergum X, but in A. multidentata sp. nov. the inferior appendages are higher in lateral view and the superior appendages are more prolonged posteriorly compared to those in A. cornuta sp. nov.

Figures 20–24. 

Agmina multidentata sp. nov. male holotype 20 genitalia, left lateral view 21 genitalia, dorsal view 22 genitalia, ventral view 23 phallus, lateral view 24 phallus, ventral view.

Multidentata, from Latin, meaning many teeth. Named for the ventral and mesal margins of the superior appendages with many teeth as seen in lateral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté, along road on southern part of Marais de la Rivière Blanche, stream draining to Marais de la Rivière Blanche, 5.0 km SW Pont Pérignon; 22°09.513'S, 166°39.942'E; 180 m; 6.xi-16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#011; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 2 ♂; W part of Plaine des lacs, 150 m downstream bridge at La Capture; 22°15.967'S, 166°49.493'E; 261 m; 4–22.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#007; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; stream crossing Nouméa-Yaté road, 1.5 km S Yaté Dam, approx. 200 m upstream the road; 22°09.931'S, 166°52.535'E; 197 m; 22.xi-17.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#041; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 2.8–3.6 mm (N = 4). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly, apex located mediodorsally; in ventral view anteriorly semi-circular. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each rounded apex not exceeding posterior apex of tergum X, triangular; in ventral view, broad, reaching mid-length of inferior appendage, slightly diverging, apices curving mesad. Tergum X small, in lateral view less than half the length of superior appendage, slightly longer than high, inner and outer margins almost straight, slightly diverging anteriorly, anterior margin concave; in dorsal view, mesally connected, axe-shaped. Parameres complex; in lateral view with tubular dorsal lobe running parallel with dorsal margin of tergum X and superior appendage, ending before mid-length of superior appendage; shorter, narrower, ventral lobe orientated posteroventrally; in dorsal view, dorsal lobes separated and narrowing along their length, not reaching mid-length of superior appendage, directed posteromesad, each with truncate apex. Superior appendages, in lateral view, more than twice as long as tergum X, tapering along its length with rounded base, apex semi-acute with stout megaseta orientated ventrad mesal process absent; in dorsal view uniformly narrow, running almost parallel, slightly curving inwards towards apex with stout megaseta directed mesad, inner margin dentate. Mesal processes absent. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated triangular dorsal branch with acute apex; dorsal branch present as short, obtuse process at posteroventral margin in ventral view convex at base, gradually widening until mid-length, then tapering towards apex, dorsal branches orientated posteriorly, claw-shaped, with apices directed posteromesad, ventral branch barely visible as short very obtuse central lobe. Phallus, in lateral view as long as segment IX, almost straight with slightly concave margins in ventral view anterior half not distinctly wider than posterior half.

This species was referred to as “sp. 10” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina cornuta sp. nov. is distinguished from the other Agmina species by the presence of a pair of almost uniformly oval superior appendages in lateral view, and a pair of branches of the inferior appendages which appear beak-like in lateral view and are approx. as long as the superior appendages. It resembles A. multidentata sp. nov. in the shape of tergum X, but in A. cornuta sp. nov. the inferior appendages are lower in lateral view and the superior appendages are rounder posteriorly compared to those in A. multidentata sp. nov.

Figures 25–30. 

Agmina cornuta sp. nov. male holotype 25 genitalia, left lateral view 26 genitalia, dorsal view 27 end of superior appendages, showing mesal spine, dorsal view 28 genitalia, ventral view 29 phallus, lateral view 30 phallus, ventral view.

Cornuta, from Latin, meaning horned. Named for the shape of the inferior appendage in lateral view, which has two long, horn-shaped, dorsal branches.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Plateau de Dogny, northern part; 21°36.853'S, 165°52.548'E; loc#159 (32-2001); Malaise trap; 2–5.xii-2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund. MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté, along road on southern part of Marais de la Rivière Blanche, stream draining to Marais de la Rivière Blanche, 2.25 km SW Pont Pérignon; 180 m; 6–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#010a; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • ♂; Mt. Dzumac, source stream of Ouinne River, near crossing point to mountain track; 22°02.073'S, 166°28.460'E; 810 m; 18.xi-4.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#030; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • ♂; Monts des Koghis, ca 300 m S Koghi Restaurant; 22.18288S, 166.50167E; 417 m; 2–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#004; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 3.2–4.1 mm (N = 4). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX semi-triangular anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anteriorly widely U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex, not exceeding posterior apex of tergum X, very short, triangular; in ventral view, short, slender, not reaching mid-length of inferior appendage, each with apex slightly curving mesad. Tergum X small, in lateral view approx. half the length of superior appendage, outer margin irregularly convex, slightly converging towards posterior with straight inner margin; in dorsal view, mesally connected, axe-shaped with inner margins forming a right triangle. Parameres starting at tergum X, in lateral view semi-circular, each with narrow protrusion orientated posteroventrad with blunt apex, approx. half the length of the main parameres; in dorsal view, separated, slightly diverging towards apices, outer margins straight for first 2/3, then abruptly curving inwards at obtuse angle, inner margin irregularly lobed. Superior appendages, in lateral view, approx. twice as long as tergum X, semi-ovoid with truncated, irregularly dentate apex, mesal process absent; in dorsal view almost parallel, each gently widening to mid-length, then inner margin abruptly widening, with apical half irregularly dentate. Mesal processes absent. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated long, knife-shaped dorsal branch; ventral branch present as short, obtuse process at posteroventral margin; in ventral view convex at base, gradually widening for first 1/3, then abruptly narrowing towards apex, long, narrow, slightly tapering dorsal branches orientated posteriorly, slightly curving inwards, apices pointed, ventral branch indiscernible. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, irregular; in ventral view posterior half slightly wider than anterior half.

This species was referred to as “sp. 53” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina sagittata sp. nov. is distinguished from the other Agmina species in the genitalia by the presence of a pair of inferior appendages having a ventral part that, in lateral view, reaches as far posteriorly as the sternal processes, and the apex of the sternal processes and inferior appendages are separated by a rectangular incision. It resembles A. circulata sp. nov. in the overall similarity of the genitalia, but A. circulata sp. nov. is larger than A. sagittata sp. nov., and in the genitalia A. sagittata sp. nov. has superior appendages that are more rounded in lateral view, shorter sternal processes in relation to the inferior appendages, and the sternal processes of A. sagittata sp. nov. is slightly wider and straighter than those of A. circulata sp. nov.

Figures 31–35. 

Agmina sagittata sp. nov. male holotype 31 genitalia, left lateral view 32 genitalia, dorsal view 33 genitalia, ventral view 34 phallus, lateral view 35 phallus, ventral view.

Sagittata, from Latin, meaning arrow-shaped. Named for the inferior appendages being arrow-shaped in ventral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Aoupinié Mt., Réserve spéciale de faune de l’Aoupinié, spring to side stream to Öröpömwati River; 21°08.386'S, 165°19.257'E; 402 m; 6–27.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#064; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Nord • 1 ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de l’Aoupinié, ca 25 km S Poindimié, 21°08.940'S, 165°19.409'E, loc#147a (17-2001), Malaise trap; 24–28.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS; • 1 ♂; ditto, except 21°09.775'S, 165°19.017'E; loc#148 (18-2001); Malaise trap; 24–28.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS;

• 2 ♂; ditto, except 21°09.369'S, 165°19.209'E; loc#149 (19-2001); Malaise trap; 24–28.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS; Province Sud • ♂; Monts Kwa Ne Mwa, along Nouméa-Yaté road, 2.0 km E Pic Mouirange, 20 m upstream road; 22°12.356'S, 166°40.798'E; 220 m; 15–16.i.2004; light trap; loc#120; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté, along road on southern part of Marais de la Rivière Blanche, stream draining to Marais de la Rivière Blanche, 3.7 km SW Pont Pérignon; 22°09.327'S, 166°40.841'E; 180 m; 6–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#013; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Mt. Panié, Riv. Padyéém, 400 m, 22–28.xi.2001, Malaise trap 22–28.xi.2001, 20°34.122'S, 164°48.147'E, loc 146 (16-2001); leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS.

Fore wing length 3.2–4.1 mm (N = 8). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : Total length 0.4 mm. In lateral view, segment IX semi-triangular anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anteriorly obround. Sternal processes, in lateral view, with each apex exceeding the length of tergum X, elongated narrowly triangular with semi-acute apex, dorsal margin almost straight, ventral margin gently concave; in ventral view, longer than inferior appendage, narrowing along their length, apex acute. Tergum X in lateral view irregularly quadrilateral, slightly longer than superior appendage, longer than wide, tapering along its length; in dorsal view, mesally separate, axe-shaped, inner margins forming triangle. Parameres starting before tergum X, in lateral view long, slowly widening along 2/3 of its length, then narrow, apex slender, multifurcated, ending before apex of superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated, long, slender, straight, apex pipe wrench-shaped. Superior appendages, in lateral view, shorter than tergum X, semi-trapezoid; in dorsal view stout, curving inwards, with rounded outer margin; mesal process, stout claw-like, directed mesad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated short, rectangular dorsal branch; ventral branch narrow, tubular with rounded apex, as long as sternal process; in ventral view sagittate, pointing anteriorly. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, complex, ventral margin straight; in ventral view tubular, anterior end slightly wider than remainder.

This species was referred to as “sp. 21” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina circulata sp. nov. is distinguished from the other Agmina species in the genitalia by the presence of a pair of inferior appendages having a ventral part that, in lateral view, almost reaches as far posteriorly as the sternal processes, and with the apex of the sternal processes and inferior appendages that are separated by a rectangular incision. It resembles A. sagittata sp. nov. in the overall similarity in the genitalia, but A. circulata sp. nov. is smaller than A. sagittata sp. nov., and in the genitalia A. sagittata sp. nov. has superior appendages that are more rounded in lateral view, shorter sternal processes in relation to the inferior appendages, and the sternal processes of A. sagittata sp. nov. is slightly wider and straighter than those of A. circulata sp. nov.

Figures 36–40. 

Agmina circulata sp. nov. male holotype 36 genitalia, left lateral view 37 genitalia, dorsal view 38 genitalia, ventral view 39 phallus, lateral view 40 phallus, ventral view.

Circulata from Latin, meaning rounded. Named for the parameres forming a circular loop at the apex.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; W part of Plaine des lacs, 150 m downstream bridge at La Capture; 22°15.967'S, 166°49.493'E; 261 m; 4–22.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#007; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • 1 ♂; same data as for holotype, except NHRS.

Fore wing length 4.6 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX narrowly bell-shaped anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly concave lens-shaped with slightly rounded lateral margins. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex exceeding the length of tergum X and almost superior appendage, elongated narrowly triangular with acute apex, dorsal margin relatively straight, ventral margin gently concave; in ventral view, longer than inferior appendage, narrowing along their length, apex semi-acute, outer margin slightly rounded, inner margin straight. Tergum X in lateral view semi-triangular with concave anterior margin, dorsal margin with central bump, longer than superior appendage, longer than wide; in dorsal view, mesally separate, golf club shaped, inner margins forming shallow triangle. Parameres starting before tergum X, in lateral view long, slowly widening along 2/3 of its length, then narrow, apex forming ring, ending before apex of superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated, long, slender, straight, apex forming ring. Superior appendages, in lateral view, shorter than tergum X, irregularly rounded; in dorsal view stout, slightly curving inwards, with rounded outer margin and gently lobed inner margin, apex directed mesad with claw like process directed posteromesad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated short, rounded dorsal branch; ventral branch spine like, gently curving dorsad, almost reaching length of sternal process; in ventral view narrowly rounded base, slightly diverging along its length towards triangular apex. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, tubular; in ventral view tubular with rounded anterior end.

This species was referred to as “sp. 19” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina digitata sp. nov. is distinguished from the other Agmina species by the combination of a pair of long, straight sternal processes that form almost a right angle with the anterior margin of segment IX in lateral view; the apex almost reaching the posterior terminal part of the superior appendages; inferior appendages well hidden behind the sternal processes in lateral view; and the superior appendages in lateral view being rhomboid and slightly produced dorsally at the posterior end. It resembles A. cunicula sp. nov. in the shape of the genitalia in lateral view, but A. digitata sp. nov. can be separated from A. cunicula sp. nov. by the shape and larger size of the superior appendages.

Figures 41–45. 

Agmina digitata sp. nov. male holotype 41 genitalia, left lateral view 42 genitalia, dorsal view 43 genitalia, ventral view 44 phallus, lateral view 45 phallus, ventral view.

Digitata, from Latin, meaning digit-like. Named for the shape of the apex of the superior appendage in dorsal view, which is toe-shaped.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; 50 m upstream bridge on Hienghène-Tnèdo road, 3.9 km S summit of Mt. Tnèda, 2.2 km E Tnèdo; 20°43.085'S, 164°49.928'E; 29 m; 7.xii.2003; light trap; loc#071a; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.0 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.7 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view, anteriorly widely U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex exceeding the length of tergum X and almost superior appendage, long, slender, dorsal margin with widely triangular notch before mid-length, then straight, ventral margin slightly concave, apex acute; in ventral view, almost twice as long as inferior appendage, long, slender, straight, slightly widening at club shaped, acute apex. Tergum X in lateral view approx. same length as superior appendage, irregularly triangular; in dorsal view, mesally separate, irregularly quadrilateral, rounded antero-mesally, inner margins forming U. Parameres starting before tergum X, in lateral view slender, with two thin whip-like processes at apex almost forming a ring, barely reaching superior appendage; in dorsal view, anteriorly separated, straight, posterior half fused to complex structure, apex with central lobe and truncate lateral branches ending at base of superior appendage. Superior appendages, in lateral view, axe-blade shaped with dorsal margin slightly concave, as long as tergum X; in dorsal view stout, curving inwards, with rounded outer margin and irregular inner margin, apex finger-like, directed mesoposterad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated, small, widely triangular dorsal branch; ventral branch narrowly triangular, apex acute; in ventral view rounded at base, margins almost parallel, posterior margin concave with spine-like central process. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, tubular; in ventral view tubular, anterior end with rounded lateral lobes, posterior end convex with spine-like lateral processes.

This species was referred to as “sp. 50” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina longispina sp. nov. is unique in having a pair of lower parameres that are needle-like and exceed the superior appendages posteriorly, and in ventral view are orientated laterally before curving slightly mesally. It resembles many other species in the genus having small and almost rectangular or rhomboid superior appendages in lateral view, but is distinguished from these species by the presence of the lower parameres, as well as the straight sternal processes that are undulating in thickness. It resembles A. longicordata sp. nov. in the presence of a group of densely arranged setae at the posterior part of the parameres. Agmina longispina sp. nov. is easily separated from A. longicordata sp. nov. by the more rectangular shape of the inferior appendage plate in ventral view.

Figures 46–51. 

Agmina longispina sp. nov. male holotype 46 genitalia, left lateral view 47 genitalia, dorsal view 48 parameres, dorsal view 49 genitalia, ventral view 50 phallus, lateral view 51 phallus, ventral view.

Longispina, from Latin, longi and spina (noun, feminine) meaning long spine. Named for the shape of the sternal processes in lateral view, which are long and pointed posteriorly.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; W slope Mt. Ningua, Kwé Néco Stream, at Camp Jacob, 3.7 km WNW summit of Mt. Ningua, on Boulo-Thio Road, ca. 50 m upstream road; 21°43.613'S, 166°06.567'E; 150 m; 29.xi-12.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#054; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 3.9 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.9 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly; apex located dorsally; in ventral view anteriorly widely bell shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex exceeding the length of apex X, almost reaching apex of superior appendage; wide at base, then long, slender, slightly curving ventrad, apex acute; in ventral view, longer than inferior appendage, slender, slightly converging towards acute apex. Tergum X in lateral view trapezoid, tapering along its length, slightly longer than superior appendage, longer than wide; in dorsal view, mesally separate, trapezoid, tapering along its length, inner margins forming bell. Parameres comprising pair of upper and lower branches; upper branches starting before tergum X, reaching base of superior appendage, in lateral view, first half very slender, then slightly broadening along its length, spine-like at apex with multiple wide setae on ventral surface, directed ventrad; in dorsal view, first half separated, slender, gradually converging and fusing at apex forming two large lobes; lower branches starting anteriorly of upper branches, slender and undulating in lateral view, in ventral view with anterior halves orientated posteriorly before bending laterally and slightly recurving mesally before posterior end, posteriorly exceeding superior appendages. Superior appendages, in lateral view, almost rectangular, slightly wider posteriorly, shorter than tergum Xin dorsal view stout, curving inwards, outer margin rounded, inner margin relatively rounded, apex claw-like, directed mesoanteriorly. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated, slender, acute dorsal branch, exceeding length of superior appendage, ventral branch half the length of dorsal branch, broader, irregularly tapering along its length, abruptly narrowing at semi-acute apex; in ventral view widely bell-shaped at base, margins almost parallel, posterior margin straight with narrowly triangular central process. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, slender, tubular, slightly curving downwards; in ventral view largely tubular, straight, slightly wider anteriorly.

This species was referred to as “sp. 34” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina magnahamata sp. nov. resembles many other Agmina species having short superior appendages with a large, strong mesally hook-shaped process that are present in other species, particularly in the Agmina sagittata species group. Agmina magnahamata sp. nov. resembles species with straight and posteriorly wide sternal processes, like A. digitata sp. nov. and A. circulata sp. nov., from which A. magnahamata sp. nov. is distinguished by the more complex parameres in the genitalia.

Figures 52–57. 

Agmina magnahamata sp. nov. male holotype 52 genitalia, left lateral view 53 genitalia, dorsal view 54 parameres, dorsal view 55 genitalia, ventral view 56 phallus, lateral view 57 phallus, ventral view.

Magnahamata, from Latin, magna and hamata (noun feminine), meaning large hook. Named for the process originating from the superior appendage, which in dorsal view is large, broad and hook-shaped.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; western part of Mt. Ningua, Kwé Néco Stream, 3.9 km W summit of Mt. Ningua, on Boulo-Thio Road, ca. 50 m upstream road; 21°44.359'S, 166°06.009'E; 117 m; 20.xi.2003–12.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#035; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.1 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.9 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly widely U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex exceeding the length of tergum X, almost reaching posterior margin of superior appendage; wide at base, then long, relatively slender, but slightly widening towards acute apex; in ventral view, almost twice as long as inferior appendage, parallel, slightly widening towards acute apex. Tergum X in lateral view largely rectangular, twice the length of superior appendage, longer than wide; in dorsal view, mesally fused, forming rounded lobe. Parameres starting before tergum X, reaching base of superior appendage, in lateral view, slender, slightly curving downwards, apex directed postero-dorsad, ventral surface with multiple wide setae directed ventrad; in dorsal view, first half parallel, long, slender, second half widening along its length, apex club shaped, on ventral surface multiple wide setae directed mesad. Superior appendages, in lateral view, largely quadratic, with large, broad hook-like process originating dorsally on posterior margin, curving downwards and back under main part, shorter than tergum X; in dorsal view stout, directed posterad, triangular, widening posteriorly, at posterior margin large hook-shaped protrusion with apex directed meso-anterad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated dorsal branch slightly longer than ventral branch, apices of both branches slightly converging, short, semi-acute, dorsal margin convex, ventral margin slightly concave; in ventral view widely bell-shaped at base, margins parallel, posterior margin concave with triangular central process. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, slender, tubular, slightly curving downwards; in ventral view tubular, relatively wide, lateral lobes at anterior end.

This species was referred to as “sp. 42” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina longicordata sp. nov. is distinguished from the other Agmina species by the inferior appendages in ventral view, which plate is narrowly heart-shaped and with a median process originating from the middle of its posterior margin. It is also unique by the presence of a group of small ventrally orientated setae densely arranged in a small circular area on each paramere. In addition, the sternal processes are almost boomerang-shaped, with each of the posterior part orientated in parallel. The shape of the plate formed by the inferior appendages is somewhat similar to that of A. sagittata sp. nov. and A. circulata sp. nov. but is easily separated from those species on the other characters. It resembles A. longispina sp. nov. in the presence of a group of densely arranged setae at the posterior part of the parameres. Agmina longicordata sp. nov. is easily separated from A. longispina sp. nov. by the oval shape of the inferior appendage plate in ventral view.

Figures 58–63. 

Agmina longicordata sp. nov. male holotype 58 genitalia, left lateral view 59 genitalia, dorsal view 60 parameres, dorsal view 61 genitalia, ventral view 62 phallus, lateral view 63 phallus, ventral view.

Longicordata, from Latin, longi and cordata, meaning long and heart-shaped. Named for the shape of the inferior appendage, which is shaped like an elongated heart.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Wan Pwé On Stream, draining NNE side of Mt. Panié, 3.9 km NW Cascade de Tao; 20°31.820'S, 164°47.016'E; 18.xii.2003; light trap; loc#085; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Nord • 1 ♂; same data as holotype, except NHRS; • 1 ♂; Wé Caot Stream, draining NNE side of Mt. Panié, 0.9 km NW Cascade de Tao; 20°33.311'S, 164°48.064'E; 18.xii.2003; light trap; loc#084; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Mt. Panié, Riv. Padyéém; 400 m; 22–28.xi.2001; Malaise trap; 22–28.xi.2001; 20°34.122'S, 164°48.147'E, loc#146 (16-2001); leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS.

Cornuta, from Latin, meaning bill of a bird. Named for the shape of the inferior appendage in lateral view, which is long, beak-like.

Fore wing length 2.4–4.0 mm (N = 4). Total length of genitalia: 0.7 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX sharply triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly widely oblong. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex exceeding the length of superior appendage, narrowing along its length, curving downwards, apex acute, spine-like; in ventral view, robust, first half slightly diverging, second half converging, wider than first half, narrower blunt apices parallel with very straight inner margin, small spine-like process at apex, directed posteromesad. Tergum X in lateral view irregularly quadrilateral with concave anterior margin, tapering towards posterior, slightly longer than superior appendage; in dorsal view, mesally fused, inner margins forming wide U-shape with small, spine-like central process. Parameres starting around the base of tergum X, in lateral view, straight, tubular, with apex widening, sharply curving ventrad, ventral surface with large amounts of wide setae directed ventroanterad; in dorsal view, robust, finger-like, outer margins convex, inner margins concave, apex rounded with large amounts of mesally directed, wide setae on inner margin. Superior appendages, in lateral view, largely rectangular, longer than wide, slightly shorter than tergum X; in dorsal view almost parallel, outer margins straight, inner margins sigmoid; bent sharply mesally at apex, ending with claw-like structure directed mesoanterad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated, rounded, lobe-like dorsal branch, ventral branch longer, tapering along its length, ventral margin straight, convex towards acute apex; in ventral view elongated cordate, posterior margin concave with large triangular central process; Phallus, in lateral view approx. half the length of segment IX, dorsal margin sigmoid, ventral margin straight; in ventral view widest at mid-length, anteriorly with lateral lobes.

This species was referred to as “sp. 29” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

This species is very similar to A. semicampanula sp. nov., from which it is distinguished by the rectangular-shaped anterior margin of segment IX in ventral view; the angled sternal process in lateral view; and, in dorsal view, the pair of parameres that have sharply angled instead of rounded posteromesal corners.

Figures 64–68. 

Agmina campanula sp. nov. male holotype 64 genitalia, left lateral view 65 genitalia, dorsal view 66 genitalia, ventral view 67 phallus, lateral view 68 phallus, ventral view.

Campanula, named for the bell-shaped flowers in the genus Campanula, based on the shape of the inferior appendages in ventral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Monts des Koghis, ca 300 m S Koghi Restaurant; 22.18288S, 166.50393E; 447 m; 15.xi.2001; Malaise trap; loc#002c (08-2001); leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Rivière Ouanéoue, at bridge crossing road to Koghi Mountains, ca. 1.5 km from road RT1 Nouméa-Dumbea; 22°10.861'S, 166°29.531'E; 11.xi.2003; light trap; loc 024a; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Mt. Rembai, River Xwê Be, upstream bridge on road Sarraméa-Koh; 21°34.926'S, 165°49.305'E; loc#157 (027-2006); Malaise trap; 9–19.x.2006; leg. KA Johanson & M Espeland; NHRS.

Fore wing length 3.1–4.0 mm (N = 4). Total length of genitalia: 0.4 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX sharply triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly obround. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex almost reaching apex of superior appendage, narrowing along its length, curving downwards, apex acute; in ventral view, robust, diverging, first 2/3 of equal width, apices parallel, narrowing, acuminate. Tergum X in lateral view irregularly quadrilateral with concave anterior margin, tapering towards posterior, approx. same length as superior appendage; in dorsal view, mesally fused, forming rounded lobe, inner margins forming narrow bell. Parameres starting before tergum X, in lateral view long, slender, straight, acute apex slightly directed dorsad; in dorsal view, long, slender, widening at truncated apex, posterior margin straight. Superior appendages, in lateral view, oblong, with posterodorsal indentation, approx. same length as tergum X; in dorsal view stout, almost semi-circular with rounded outer margin, inner margin semi-straight, at apex large claw-shaped structure directed anteromesad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated rectangular dorsal branch and directly adjacent slender ventral branch of equal length, whole structure semi-rectangular; in ventral view bell-flower shaped. Phallus, in lateral view slightly shorter than segment IX, posterior half tapering along its length; in ventral view tubular with small lateral lobes at anterior end.

This species was referred to as “sp. 24” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

This species is very similar to A. campanula sp. nov., from which it is distinguished by the U-shaped anterior margin of segment IX in ventral view; the smoothly curved sternal process in lateral view; and, in dorsal view, the pair of parameres that have rounded instead of sharply angled posteromesal corners.

Figures 69–73. 

Agmina semicampanula sp. nov. male holotype 69 genitalia, left lateral view 70 genitalia, dorsal view 71 genitalia, ventral view 72 phallus, lateral view 73 phallus, ventral view.

Named for the similarity to the closely related species Agmina campanula sp. nov.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Mt. Dzumac, source stream of Ouinne River, near crossing point to mountain track; 22°02.073'S, 166°28.460'E; 810 m; 18.xi-4.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#030; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.1 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anteriorly widely U-shaped. Sternal process es, lateral view, with each apex almost reaching apex of superior appendage, narrowing along its length, slightly curving downwards, apex acute; in ventral view, robust, anterior half diverging, posterior half parallel, tapering along their length, apex acuminate. Tergum X in lateral view irregularly quadrilateral with concave anterior margin and convex posterior margin, tapering towards posterior, approx. same length as superior appendage; in dorsal view, mesally fused, forming slightly irregular lobes, inner margins forming acuminate triangle. Parameres starting before tergum X, in lateral view long, slender, straight, bifurcating at apex, with dorsal branch orientated sharply dorsad and ventral branch orientated sharply ventrad; in dorsal view, long, slender, straight, slightly converging along its length, slightly diverging and widening at blunt apex. Superior appendages, in lateral view, oblong with anterodorsal tooth, approx. same length as tergum X; in dorsal view stout, almost semi-circular with rounded outer margin, inner margin slightly concave, apex with short, stout, claw-shaped structure directed anteromesad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with both branches forming a single posterad orientated, rectangular structure with slightly dentated, truncated, posterior margin; in ventral view semi-bell-shaped, posterior margin slightly convex with shallow teeth. Phallus, in lateral view slightly shorter than segment IX, largely tubular, ventral margin straight; in ventral view tubular with small lateral lobes at anterior end.

This species was referred to as “FP2 Agmina sp. 24” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina cunicula sp. nov. is distinguished from other Agmina species in having genitalia that are relatively simple, particularly in lateral view where they are composed of two visible branches, the upper including a large tergum X and the superior appendage, and the lower including the very broad sternal process that hide the inferior appendages and slightly exceed the superior appendages posteriorly. It resembles A. digitata sp. nov. but in lateral view A. cunicula sp. nov. have superior appendages that are rounded posteriorly, while trapezoid in A. digitata sp. nov. The inferior appendages of A. cunicula sp. nov. are very short and deeply divided longitudinally, while those in A. digitata form a wide and long plate that is not divided.

Figures 74–78. 

Agmina cunicula sp. nov. male holotype 74 genitalia, left lateral view 75 genitalia, dorsal view 76 genitalia, ventral view 77 phallus, lateral view 78 phallus, ventral view.

Cunicula, from Latin, meaning lengthened. Named for the very long sternal processes.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Plateau de Dogny; 846 m; 18–21.xi.2001; Malaise trap; 21°37.000'S, 165°52.500'E; loc#145 (15-2001); leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Monts des Koghis, ca 300 m S Koghi Restaurant; 22.18288S, 166.50490E; 457 m; 6.xii.2001; light trap; loc#001c (07-2001); leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS.

Fore wing length 4.3–4.6 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX narrowly U-shaped anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex exceeding apex of superior appendage, narrowing along its length, straight, apex rounded, ventral margin slightly sigmoid, dorsal margin straight; in ventral view, long, almost parallel, slightly diverging towards rounded apex, lateral margin straight, medial margin convex. Tergum X in lateral view jar-shaped, with dorsal and ventral margins gently convex posteriorly; longer than superior appendage; in dorsal view, mesally fused, with lateral margins straight, mesal margin convex, narrowing towards posterior; inner margins forming bell-shaped structure with distended oval base. Parameres starting before tergum X, in lateral view slender, slightly curving downwards and widening at truncate apex; in dorsal view, long, slender, first half converging, second half diverging, widening towards apex, apex truncated, almost triangular with mesal process shaped like double-spine orientated posteromesad. Superior appendages, in lateral view, oblong, with slightly straighter anterior margin, shorter than tergum X; in dorsal view stout, slightly converging towards apex, outer margin almost straight, inner margin slightly concave, apex with thick hook-shaped structure and small spine directed anteromesad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, very short, rounded structure with acute apex, at apex large, hook-shaped structure almost as long as main appendage, parallel with ventral margin of sternal process, then sharply bending, with apex pointing posterad; in ventral view with two posteriorly orientated branches, remainder hardly visible under sternal process. Phallus, in lateral view slightly shorter than segment IX, slender, tubular, with broad spine-like lateral lobe at anterior end; in ventral view tubular with anterior end slightly widening, truncate, with small spine-like lateral processes directed anterad.

This species was referred to as “sp. 11” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Both Agmina cerritula sp. nov. and A. monstrosa sp. nov. have genitalia with inferior appendages that are fused into a single, very long, slender and dorsally curving process, which make them easily recognised from other Agmina species. Agmina cerritula sp. nov. is distinguished from A. monstrosa sp. nov. by having less strongly narrowing sternal processes in lateral view and that the apex is more truncated, and the superior appendages are broader posteriorly compared to those in A. monstrosa sp. nov. Agmina recurvata sp. nov. have similar inferior appendages in lateral view, but in this species the long processes are paired, not simple as in A. serricula sp. nov.

Figures 79–83. 

Agmina cerritula sp. nov. male holotype 79 genitalia, left lateral view 80 genitalia, dorsal view 81 genitalia, ventral view 82 phallus, lateral view 83 phallus, ventral view.

Cerritula, from Latin, meaning weird. Named for the weirdly shaped inferior appendage.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Creek Pernod, 7 m downstream bridge at Route du Carénage on Lac Yaté-Prony road; 22°10.862'S, 166°50.565'E; 162 m; 10.xii.2003; light trap; loc#076; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.4 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.8 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX sharply triangular anteriorly, apex located ventrally; in ventral view anteriorly oval. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex exceeding apex of superior appendage, robust, largely of equal width throughout its length, margins slightly sigmoid, apex widely rounded, ventrally with short spine-like process directed posteroventrad; in ventral view, very long, tapering along their length, margins almost straight, apex blunt with short, spine-like process directed posteromesad. Tergum X in lateral view saddle-shaped, anteriorly triangular with straight dorsal margin, slightly longer than superior appendage; in dorsal view, mesally fused, almost rectangular, inner margins forming wide V-shape. Parameres starting before tergum X, in lateral view slightly widening along its length, with convex dorsal margin until mid-length, then narrowing before again widening, forming long loop at apex running parallel with ventral margin, and reaching ventral posterior corner of superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated, slender, first 1/3 slightly diverging, second 1/3 widening and diverging, third 1/3 initially parallel, then curving laterally and looping anterad. Superior appendages, in lateral view, axe-blade shaped with posterior margin slightly dentate, slightly shorter than tergum X; in dorsal view very stout, equally long as wide, almost rectangular, apex truncated, mesally with stout claw-like process directed anteromesad, followed by two small triangular processes of diminishing size. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, slender, longer than sternal process, initially directed posteroventrad, then greatly curving, forming a wide U-shape, with acuminate apex directed dorsad posterodorsally of apex of sternal process; in ventral view long, slender, tubular with straight margins, longer than sternal processes, apex acute. Phallus, in lateral view almost as long as segment IX, slender, tubular, straight, with long spine-like process near anterior end; in ventral view tubular, slightly wider at base with rounded lateral lobes and sheet-like structure.

This species was referred to as “sp. 46” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Both Agmina monstrosa sp. nov. and A. cerritula sp. nov. have genitalia with inferior appendages that form a very long, slender and dorsally curving process, which make them easily recognised from other Agmina species. Agmina monstrosa sp. nov. is distinguished from A. cerritula sp. nov. by having clearly narrowing sternal processes in lateral view and that the apex is tapering into a long, ventrally orientated tip, and the superior appendages are narrowing posteriorly instead of broadening as in A. monstrosa sp. nov.

Figures 84–88. 

Agmina monstrosa sp. nov. male holotype 84 genitalia, left lateral view 85 genitalia, dorsal view 86 genitalia, ventral view 87 phallus, lateral view 88 phallus, ventral view.

Monstrosa, from Latin, meaning monstrous. Named for the weirdly shaped inferior appendage.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Dumbea River, Branche Sud; 22°08.344'S, 166°30.147'E; 42 m; 3.xi.2003; light trap; loc#006; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.8 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 1.0 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX sharply triangular anteriorly, apex located ventrally; in ventral view anteriorly oblong. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex greatly exceeding apex of superior appendage, robust, widest at mid-length, then tapering along its length, with straight margins, acuminate apex strongly curving posteroventrad; in ventral view, very long, nearly parallel, tapering along their length, posterior third uniformly narrow, with acuminate apex directed mesad. Tergum X in lateral view saddle-shaped, anteriorly semi-triangular with almost straight dorsal margin, slightly longer than superior appendage; in dorsal view, mesally fused, almost rectangular, inner margins forming bell. Parameres starting before tergum X, in lateral view wide at base, then slender, apex complex with multiple branches, possibly forming a loop, reaching apex of superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated, initially converging, then twisting and diverging, slightly widening along their length, apex forming large loop covered by superior appendage. Superior appendages, in lateral view, small, cone-shaped with convex anteroventral margin, slightly shorter than tergum X; in dorsal view very stout, slightly longer than wide, apex rounded, mesally with stout claw-like process directed anteromesad, followed by small triangular process and slightly larger claw-like process. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, slender, longer than sternal process, initially directed posteroventrad, then widely curving, forming a very wide U-shape, with acuminate apex directed almost dorsad posterodorsally of apex of sternal process; in ventral view long, slender, tubular with almost straight margins, longer than sternal processes, apex acuminate. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, slender, tubular, straight, with long spine-like process near anterior end; in ventral view tapering along its length, widening at apex, two large rounded lateral lobes at anterior end.

This species was referred to as “sp. 7” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

The inferior appendages of A. rectangulata sp. nov. is unique from most other species in the genus due to being almost rectangular in ventral view; and a wide, with a convex ventral margin and presence of a posterodorsal and posteroventral process when viewed from the lateral side. The inferior appendages of Agmina diriwi Ward & Schefter, 2000, and A. hexacantha Ward, 2003 resemble those of A. rectangulata sp. nov. in lateral view, except lacking the posterodorsal processes, and in ventral view the shape of the appendages are different, i.e., the plate is produced posteriorly in A. rectangulata while excised in A. diriwi and A. hexacantha. Agmina rectangulata is morphologically closest to A. chela sp. nov. Agmina chela sp. nov. is distinguished from A. rectangulata sp. nov. by the inferior appendages having slightly larger posterodorsal process in lateral view; in ventral view, a more truncate posterior margin of inferior appendages. Furthermore, the superior appendage is clearly longer than in A. rectangulata sp. nov. in lateral view.

Figures 89–93. 

Agmina rectangulata sp. nov. male holotype 89 genitalia, left lateral view 90 genitalia, dorsal view 91 genitalia, ventral view 92 phallus, lateral view 93 phallus, ventral view.

Rectangulata, from Latin, meaning rectangular. Named for the shape of the inferior appendages having an almost rectangular impression.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Plateau de Dogny; 846 m; 21°37.000'S, 165°52.500'E; loc#145 (15-2001); Malaise trap; 18–21.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; same data as holotype, except NHRS; • 1 ♂; Mt. Rembai, River Xwê Be, upstream bridge on road Sarraméa-Koh; 21°33.877'S, 165°49.922'E; loc#157; Malaise trap; 9–19.x.2006; leg. KA Johanson & M Espeland; NHRS.

Fore wing length 4.0–4.3 mm (N = 3). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex reaching apex of superior appendage, gently curving with convex dorsal margin and concave ventral margin, apex blunt; in ventral view, parallel, ventral margin convex, mesal margin straight, apex semi-acute. Tergum X in lateral view saddle-shaped, anteriorly narrowly triangular with acuminate apex, anterior margin concave, dorsal margin straight, approx. same length as superior appendage; in dorsal view, mesally fused, irregular quadrilateral, inner margin widely U-shaped. Parameres starting at base of tergum X, in lateral view wider at base, then slender, tubular, second half extremely wide sheet-like, curving laterally and ventrally, with apex below superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated, wider at base, then slender, tubular, wider, club-shaped apex with lateral spine. Superior appendages, in lateral view, nearly oblong with straighter anterior margin, similar in length to tergum X; in dorsal view converging, longer than wide, finger-shaped with rounded apex with claw-like spine directed anteromesad, two small triangular processes on mesal margin anteriorly of claw. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with dorsoposterad orientated shorter, claw-shaped dorsal branch; ventral branch longer, strongly curving at base, then straight, orientated dorsad; in ventral view almost rectangular with oval anterior margin, posterior margin widely triangular with ventral process forming acuminate apex, dorsal processes barely exceeding posterior margin, apices rounded with triangular notch mesally, lateral margins slightly undulating. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, dorsal margin straight, ventral margin concave; in ventral view tubular, slightly tapering towards apex, with triangular lateral lobes near anterior end.

This species was referred to as “sp. 45” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

The inferior appendages of A. chela sp. nov. are distinguished from those of most other species in the genus due to being almost rectangular in ventral view; and a wide, with a convex ventral margin and presence of a posterodorsal and posteroventral process when viewed from the lateral side. The inferior appendages of Agmina diriwi Ward & Schefter, 2000, and A. hexacantha Ward, 2003 resemble those of A. chela sp. nov. in lateral view, except lacking the posterodorsal processes, and in ventral view the shape of the appendages is different, i.e., the plate is produced posteriorly in A. chela while excised in A. diriwi and A. hexacantha. The species that is closest morphologically is A. rectangulata sp. nov. Agmina chela sp. nov. is distinguished from A. rectangulata sp. nov. in the inferior appendages by the, in lateral view, slightly larger posterodorsal process; in ventral view, a more truncate posterior margin of inferior appendages; and the superior appendage is clearly longer than in A. rectangulata sp. nov., as seen in lateral view.

Figures 94–98. 

Agmina chela sp. nov. male holotype 94 genitalia, left lateral view 95 genitalia, dorsal view 96 genitalia, ventral view 97 phallus, lateral view 98 phallus, ventral view.

From Greek chela (noun, feminine), meaning pincer-like claw. Named for the crab-claw shaped inferior appendage in lateral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia, Province Sud, Monts des Koghis, ca 300 m S Koghi Restaurant, 22.18288S, 166.50167E, 457 m, 16–26.xi.2003, Malaise trap, loc#001a [KA Johanson].

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Monts des Koghis, ca 300 m S Koghi Restaurant; 22.18288S, 166.50245E; 427 m; 2–16.xi.2003, Malaise trap, loc#003; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Monts des Koghis, ca 300 m S Koghi Restaurant; 22.18288S, 166.50167E; 417 m; 2–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#004; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 4.0–4.3 mm (N = 3). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex almost reaching posterior apex of superior appendage, gently curving with convex dorsal margin and concave ventral margin, apex blunt; in ventral view, long, slender, almost parallel, blunt apex. Tergum X in lateral view anteriorly narrowly triangular with acuminate apex, anterior margin straight, dorsal margin slightly concave, shorter than superior appendage; in dorsal view, mesally fused, semi-rectangular, inner margins forming very wide U-shape. Parameres starting before tergum X, in lateral view widening along its length, apex club-shaped, not exceeding superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated, straight, club-shaped apices slightly converging, with complex, sheet-like structure curving ventrally, ending just below superior appendage, anterior end semi-triangular. Superior appendages, in lateral view, longer than wide, anterior margin straight, apex rounded, slightly tapering along its length; in dorsal view robust, longer than wide, apex rounded with claw-shaped spine directed mesoanterad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with dorsoposterad orientated slightly shorter, but broader straight dorsal branch; ventral branch longer, curving at base, then straight, orientated dorsoposterad; in ventral view almost rectangular with oval anterior margin, posterior margin almost straight, narrow ventral process with blunt apex, dorsal processes clearly exceeding posterior margin, apices rounded with rounded notch mesally, lateral margins straight. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, dorsal margin concave, ventral margin almost straight; in ventral view uniformly tapering along its length, with narrow lateral lobes at anterior end.

This species was referred to as “sp. 55” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina piscaria sp. nov. is distinguished from other Agmina species in combination of having a subapical instead of apical position of the median hooks of the superior appendage, dorsal branch of inferior appendages that are hooked mesally at their apex, seen in dorsal view, the shape of the plate formed by the inferior appendages that is narrowly parallelogram-shaped with a long central lobe, and long, straight sternal process. Also A. amieuensis sp. nov. and A. christinae sp. nov. have a subapical position of the mesal hooks of the superior appendages, but A. amieuensis sp. nov. is separated from A. piscaria sp. nov. by the tapering superior appendage in lateral view, the short sternal processes, and the different shape of the inferior appendage. Agmina christinae sp. nov. has a group of megasetae on the dorsobasal part of the superior appendages that are absent in A. piscaria sp. nov.

Figures 99–104. 

Agmina piscaria sp. nov. male holotype 99 genitalia, left lateral view 100 genitalia, dorsal view 101 posterodorsal part of inferior appendages, dorsal view 102 genitalia, ventral view 103 phallus, lateral view 104 phallus, ventral view.

Piscaria, from Latin, meaning fish-like. Named for the fish-shaped phallus in ventral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Mt. Panié; 20.57306S, 164.77139E; 902 m; 9.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#075; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.5 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly oblong. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex almost reaching posterior apex of superior appendage, anterior half triangular, abruptly narrowing around mid-length, posterior half slender, straight with semi-acute apex, directed posteroventrad; in ventral view, anterior half robust, slightly diverging, posterior half narrower, almost parallel, apices blunt. Tergum X in lateral view anterodorsally narrowly triangular, with anterior margin concave, dorsal margin straight, ventral margin convex, shorter than superior appendage; in dorsal view, mesally fused, strongly concave anteriorly, inner margin forming U-shape. Parameres in lateral view anteriorly triangular, then abruptly narrowing, midpart very slender, curving, apex much wider, club-shaped, directed dorsad, with two warts at posterior margin; in dorsal view, widely separated, bifurcated anteriorly, slender, anterior half slightly diverging, posterior half parallel, narrowly, club-shaped at apex. Superior appendages, in lateral view, largely oval, longer than wide, with wide setae at posterior part of dorsal margin; in dorsal view robust, slightly converging, lateral margin straight, mesal margin convex with claw-like process directed anteromesad near rounded. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with dorsoposterad orientated dorsal branch with rounded apex slightly longer than ventroposterad-directed narrow, acuminate, ventral branch; in ventral view rhomboid, with ventral branch forming long, acute, central process, club-shaped dorsal processes exceeding posterior margin. Phallus, in lateral view as long as segment IX, tubular, of equal width along its length, curving upwards towards posterior; in ventral view fish-shaped.

This species was referred to as “sp. 30” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina amplexa sp. nov. is unique in the genus in that the superior appendages are strongly modified with three strong hooks that are orientated mesad as seen in dorsal view. Also A. complexa sp. nov. have strongly modified superior appendages with large hooks but in A. complexa sp. nov. there are only one pair, which are strongly curved anteriorly instead of directed mesally, as seen in dorsal view.

Figures 105–109. 

Agmina amplexa sp. nov. male holotype 105 genitalia, left lateral view 106 genitalia, dorsal view 107 genitalia, ventral view 108 phallus, lateral view 109 phallus, ventral view.

Amplexa, from Latin, meaning embrace. Named for the superior appendages in dorsal view encircling each other.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Mt. Dzumac, source stream of Ouinne River, downstream crossing point to mountain track; 22°01.997'S, 166°28.486'E; 795 m; over ca. 30 m waterfall; 18.xi-4.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#031; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Mt. Dzumac, source stream of Ouinne River, at crossing point to mountain track; 22°02.218'S, 166°28.566'E; 797 m; 18.xi.2003; light trap; loc#032; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 3.5–4.2 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.7 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX narrowly U-shaped anteriorly, apex located mesally; in ventral view anteriorly ovoid. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex reaching posterior half of superior appendage, straight, directed posterad, narrowing along its length, apex acuminate. in ventral view, diverging, lateral margins convex, mesal margins slightly convex anteriorly, apices acuminate. Tergum X in lateral view triangular; in dorsal view, narrowly triangular with concave posterior margin. Parameres absent. Superior appendages, in lateral view, twice as long as tergum X, saddle-shaped with spine like ventral process, two tubular, curving mesal processes, the anterior largely parallel with dorsal margin, apex blunt, the posterior parallel with posterior margin with acute apex; in dorsal view long, anterior half straight, parallel, curved mesad at 90 degree angle at mid-length, tapering along its length, apex claw-like directed anterad; main branch bifurcating anteriorly, with slender mesal branch curving upwards with acuminate apex; second, narrowly triangular mesal branch originating between first mesal branch and the curve of main branch. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated large, lobe-like, acute dorsal branch, ventral branch in the form of small tooth; in ventral view dorsal branch forming long, slender shape with convex margins and two slender, slightly converging posterior processes, ventral branch forming small central tooth. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, tubular, straight, with anterior lateral lobes; in ventral view slightly wider posteriorly, thin lateral lobes anteriorly.

This species was referred to as “sp. 8” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina caraffa sp. nov. is distinguished from all other Agmina species in the presence of a pair of long, slender and curving parameres, each armed with tubular megasetae at the meso-ventral face of the posterodorsal apex; and a perfect triangular superior appendage in lateral view.

Figures 110–114. 

Agmina caraffa sp. nov. male holotype 110 genitalia, left lateral view 111 genitalia, dorsal view 112 genitalia, ventral view 113 phallus, lateral view 114 phallus, ventral view.

Named for the carafe-shaped phallus in lateral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; stream crossing Nouméa-Yaté road immediately W of turnoff to Rivière Bleue Reserve; 22°10.191'S, 166°44.474'E; 162 m; 22.xi-4.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#040; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 3.2 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX semi-triangular with rounded apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly widely U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex barely exceeding posterior apex of tergum X, ventral margin almost straight, dorsal margin with rectangular protrusion after mid-length, apex acuminate; in ventral view, parallel, triangular with acuminate apices, rounded lobes after mid-length on lateral margin. Tergum X in lateral view pot-shaped with anterior margin concave, posterior margin straight, higher than long; in dorsal view, irregularly quadrilateral with slightly concave posterior margin. Parameres long, in lateral view slender equally wide along their length, curving upwards towards narrowly club-shaped apex with megasetae at ventral margin, ending before apex of superior appendage; in dorsal view, anterior half slender, converging, posterior half diverging, apex complex sheet-like folding, with megasetae on mesal surface. Superior appendages, in lateral view, triangular, twice as long as tergum X, apex with short spine; in dorsal view stout, longer than wide, slightly widening along their length, abruptly narrowing towards posteromesad directed spine-like apex. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated large, lobe-like, blunt dorsal branch, ventral branch in the form of small tooth; in ventral view dorsal branch forming slender shape narrowing along its length, with slightly convex margins, two slender, converging posterior processes, ventral branch forming central tooth. Phallus, in lateral view slightly shorter than segment IX, carafe-shaped, straight; in ventral view tubular, straight.

This species was referred to as “sp. 15” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina rostrata sp. nov. is characterised by having long posteriorly orientated sternal processes that are almost parallel-sided along their length, and heavily sclerotised parameres with posterior part orientated dorsally and deeply bifurcated in lateral view. Also A. dathioensis sp. nov., A. rougensis sp. nov. and A. lata sp. nov. have long and parallel-sided sternal processes in lateral view. Agmina rostrata sp. nov. is distinguished from A. dathioensis sp. nov. in that the sternal process is orientated posteriorly, not ventrally; and from A. lata sp. nov. in the slightly narrower sternal process in lateral view, and absence of megasetae on the posterior apex of the parameres on the mesal face of the superior appendages.

Figures 115–119. 

Agmina rostrata sp. nov. male holotype 115 genitalia, left lateral view 116 genitalia, dorsal view 117 genitalia, ventral view 118 phallus, lateral view 119 phallus, ventral view.

Rostrata, from Latin, meaning beak-shaped. Named for the medial processes on the superior appendage in ventral view, together forming a beak-shaped process.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Dumbea River, Branche Nord, 2.2 km SE summit of Mt. Piditéré; 22°07.503'S, 166°29.899'E; 25 m; 21.i.2004; light trap; loc#124a; leg. KA Johanson & C Pöllabauer; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; same data as holotype; • 1 ♂; Dumbea River, Branche Sud; 22°08.344'S, 166°30.147'E; 42 m; 3.xi.2003; light trap; loc#006; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 2.9–3.5 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX sharply triangular anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anteriorly shallowly oblong. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex almost reaching apex of superior appendage, gently tapering along its length, slightly anti-sigmoid, apex truncated; in ventral view, parallel, of similar width throughout its length, slightly bulging at mid-length, apex acute, directed mesad. Tergum X in lateral view trapezoid, shorter than superior appendage, in dorsal view, mesally fused, semi-rectangular with rounded posterior corners, inner margin forming shallow, wide U. Parameres in lateral view complex, multi-branched, anteriorly directed posteromesad, then turning posterodorsad at 90 degree angle, gradually widening with two-pronged apex directed dorsad, mesal branch originating close to 90 degree angle, with wide circular apex; in dorsal view, widest at mid-length, there with large open beak-shaped protrusion directed mesad. Superior appendages, in lateral view, irregularly axe-blade shaped with acute, tooth-shaped apex dorsally, dorsal margin slightly concave, ventral margin convex; in dorsal view, obtuse triangular with apex directed mesally. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with dorsoanterad orientated slender dorsal branch with hooked, acute apex, ventral branch directed dorsoposterad, wider, shorter, with semi-acute apex, both branches exceeding dorsal margin of sternal process; in ventral view slender, with convex lateral margins, narrow, rounded anteriorly, slightly widening towards mid-length, ventral branch forming two broad posterior processes with blunt apices. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, slightly narrowing along its length, posterior end acute; in ventral view irregular.

This species was referred to as “sp. 4” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina dathioensis sp. nov. is characterised by having long posteriorly orientated sternal processes that are almost parallel-sided along their length. Also A. rostrata sp. nov., A. rougensis sp. nov., and A. lata sp. nov. have long and parallel-sided sternal processes in lateral view. Agmina dathioensis sp. nov. is distinguished from all these species by not having heavily sclerotised parameres. Agmina dathioensis sp. nov. is furthermore distinguished from A. rostrata sp. nov. and A. lata sp. nov. in that the sternal processes are orientated ventrally, not posteriorly, and from A. lata sp. nov. in the slightly narrower sternal processes in lateral view, and absence of megasetae on the posterior apex of the parameres on the mesal face of the superior appendages. Finally, A. dathioensis sp. nov. can be distinguished from A. rougensis sp. nov. by the narrower sternal processes in lateral view.

Figures 120–124. 

Agmina dathioensis sp. nov. male holotype 120 genitalia, left lateral view 121 genitalia, dorsal view 122 genitalia, ventral view 123 phallus, lateral view 124 phallus, ventral view.

Dathioensis, named for the Dathio River, the type locality of the species.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Xwé Pemöu Stream, 300 m N bridge over Dathio River at Atè, 6.2 km WNW of Thio; 21.58835S, 166.15117E; 13 m; 29.xi.2003; light trap; loc#056; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 3.9 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX sharply triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly ovoid. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex almost reaching apex of superior appendage, slightly wider anteriorly, curving downwards, apex blunt forming three small lobes; in ventral view, long, robust, parallel, of equal with along their length, apex acute directed posteriorly. Tergum X in lateral view trapezoid, shorter than superior appendage, in dorsal view, mesally fused with wide bridge, wide rounded lobe, inner margin forming very shallow U. Parameres starting at tergum X, in lateral view complex folded structure with truncated apex exceeding dorsal margin of superior appendage; in dorsal view, slender, hardly discernible structure. Superior appendages, in lateral view, irregularly quadrilateral, apex, wide, truncated, almost twice the length of tergum X; in dorsal view relatively long, slender, slightly curving mesad, narrowing along its length, long acute apex sharply curving mesad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with dorsoanterad orientated dorsal branch, initially wider, then tapering towards apex, ventral branch with wide, club-shaped apex, both branches exceeding dorsal margin of sternal process, main structure exceeding ventral margin of superior appendage; in ventral view relatively short, with convex lateral margins, ventral branch forming two broad posterior processes with blunt apices. Phallus, in lateral view shorter than segment IX, almost straight; in ventral view irregular, with long, narrow lateral processes at posterior end.

This species was referred to as “sp. 32” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina rougensis sp. nov. is characterised by having long ventrally orientated sternal processes that are almost parallel-sided along their length. Also A. dathioensis sp. nov., A. rostrata sp. nov. and A. lata sp. nov. have long and parallel-sided sternal processes in lateral view, and A. rougensis sp. nov. is particularly similar to A. dathioensis sp. nov. by the ventral orientation of the sternal processes. Agmina rougensis sp. nov. is distinguished from A. rostrata sp. nov., A. dathioensis sp. nov., and A. lata sp. nov. by having a much more slender sternal processes in lateral view.

Figures 125–129. 

Agmina rougensis sp. nov. male holotype 125 genitalia, left lateral view 126 genitalia, dorsal view 127 genitalia, ventral view 128 phallus, lateral view 129 phallus, ventral view.

Rougensis, named for Rivière Rouge, the type locality of the species.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Plaine des Gaïacs, Rivière Rouge, 14.2 km NW summit of Mt. Rouge, 50 m upstream road RT1 Nouméa-Koné; 20°31.573'S, 164°46.690'E; 23 m; 2.i.2004; light trap; loc#104; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.0 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.9 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX sharply triangular anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anteriorly U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with each apex exceeding apex of superior appendage, anterior half wide, tapering along its length, posterior half, long, slender, spine like with acute apex; in ventral view, robust, twice as long as inferior appendage, tapering along their length, converging, apex acute. Tergum X in lateral view quadratic with mesoanterad corner drawn out, equally long as high, in dorsal view, mesally fused with wide bridge, wide rounded lobe with two short, tooth-like protrusion, inner margin forming very shallow, wide V. Parameres starting at tergum X, in lateral view, short structure approx. four times longer than wide, with truncated apex barely exceeding the dorsal margin of superior appendage; in dorsal view, slender, hardly discernible structure. Superior appendages, in lateral view, irregular posterior half wider than anterior half, apex with claw-like process dorsally, directed ventrad, more than twice the length of tergum X; in dorsal view relatively long, slender, slightly converging towards apex, narrowing along its length, short, acute, claw-like apex sharply curving mesad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with dorsoanterad orientated dorsal branch, initially wider, then tapering towards apex, ventral branch with wide, club-shaped apex, ventral branch exceeding dorsal margin of sternal process, main structure slightly exceeding ventral margin of superior appendage; in ventral view narrow anteriorly, widening until mid-length, then straight, slightly narrowing, with ventral branch forming two slightly narrowing processes with rounded apex and tooth orientated mesad. Phallus, in lateral view much shorter than segment X, tubular, almost straight; in ventral view tubular with anterior triangular lateral lobes.

This species was referred to as “sp. 44” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

In ventral view A. viklundi sp. nov. is similar to A. complexa sp. nov. in the long, broad and slightly diverging sternal processes. In lateral view, A. viklundi sp. nov. is easily distinguished from A. complexa sp. nov. by the convex ventral margin of the sternal processes, which is straight in A. complexa sp. nov. Furthermore, in lateral view the superior appendages in A. viklundi sp. nov. are wide and rounded posteriorly, while in A. complexa sp. nov. these are strongly narrowing apically.

Figures 130–134. 

Agmina viklundi sp. nov. male holotype 130 genitalia, left lateral view 131 genitalia, dorsal view 132 genitalia, ventral view 133 phallus, lateral view 134 phallus, ventral view.

Viklundi, named for one of the collectors of the holotype, Mr. Bert Viklund.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Mt. Panié, Riv. Padyéém; 20°34.122'S, 164°48.147'E; 400 m; 22–28.xi.2001; Malaise trap; 22–28.xi.2001; loc#146 (16-2001); leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Fore wing length 3.5 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with knife-shaped with anterior half slightly narrowing, posterior end slightly wider, apex rounded; in ventral view, robust, long, of equal width along their length, apex rounded, anterior half diverging, posterior half parallel. Tergum X mug-shaped, in lateral view longer than high; in dorsal view, mesally well-separated, much longer than wide, rounded apex. Parameres in lateral view long, slender, curving upwards, small dorsal lobe at mid-length, apex club-shaped with megasetae directed ventrad, then drawn out into long acuminate process orientated dorsad, barely reaching superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated, initially converging, second half diverging widely, apex club-shaped with megasetae directed mesad. Superior appendages, in lateral view, not exceeding the length of tergum X, irregularly quadrilateral with rounded apex, claw-like process mesally on posterior margin, directed anteromesad; in dorsal view short, stout, rectangular process with large megasetae orientated mesad at mid-length of inner margin, rounded apex with long, curving, spine-like process orientated mesad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, forming a single rounded, club-shaped structure, gently curving upwards; in ventral view slender, with slightly undulating convex lateral margins, two slightly converging, posterior processes slightly narrowing along their length, with apex directed posterolaterad. Phallus, in lateral view much shorter than segment IX, tubular, straight; in ventral view slightly wider anteriorly, tubular.

This species was referred to as “sp. 38” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina lata sp. nov. is characterised by having long posteriorly orientated sternal processes that are almost parallel-sided along their length. Also A. dathioensis sp. nov., A. rostrata sp. nov. and A. rougensis sp. nov. have long and parallel-sided sternal processes in lateral view, but in A. dathioensis sp. nov. and A. rougensis sp. nov. the sternal processes are orientated ventrally, not posteriorly. It is distinguished from A. rostrata sp. nov. by the absence of heavily sclerotised parameres inside the superior appendages.

Figures 135–139. 

Agmina lata sp. nov. male holotype 135 genitalia, left lateral view 136 genitalia, dorsal view 137 genitalia, ventral view 138 phallus, lateral view 139 phallus, ventral view.

Lata, from Latin, meaning wide. Referring to the wide sternal process in lateral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté, along road on southern part of Marais de la Rivière Blanche, stream draining to Marais de la Rivière Blanche, 2.25 km SW Pont Pérignon; 180 m; 6–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#010a; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.0 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX rounded triangular anteriorly, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with long, rectangular, of equal width throughout their length, dorsal margin widely triangular at mid-length, apex truncated; in ventral view, robust, slightly diverging, inner margin straight, outer margin widest before mid-length, apex truncated, slightly pointed mesally. Tergum X large, longer than wide, dorsal and ventral margins sigmoid, anterior margin concave; in dorsal view, mesally separate, longer than wide, posterior half rectangular, anterior part triangular. Parameres in lateral view long, slender, wider anteriorly, curving upwards toward apex forming looped structure not exceeding any margins of the superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated, anterior 2/3 parallel, diverging at posterior 1/3, then largely parallel, apex elongated club-shaped. Superior appendages, in lateral view, triangular, shorter than tergum X, mesal spine close to apex; in dorsal view short, triangular with convex lateral margin, apex rounded, long, thin, curved, spine-like process posteriorly on inner margin, directed mesad. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, forming a single knife-blade-shaped structure, with straight dorsal margin, convex ventral margin with shallow notch on anterior half; in ventral view slender, rounded, triangular at base, widest just before mid-length, then slightly tapering towards apex with two parallel posterior processes with rounded apex. Phallus, in lateral view much shorter than segment IX, tubular; in ventral view wider anteriorly.

This species was referred to as “sp. 5” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

This species is easily distinguished from other Agmina species in lateral view by the sickle shaped sternal processes, each being slightly curved ventrally and with a sharp apex. It also has a large, claw-like structure apically in the superior appendages and pointed megasetae at the apex of the parameres.

Figures 140–145. 

Agmina falx sp. nov. male holotype 140 genitalia, left lateral view 141 genitalia, dorsal view 142 superior appendage, underside in dorsal view 143 genitalia, ventral view 144 phallus, lateral view 145 phallus, ventral view.

From Latin falx (noun, feminine), meaning sickle. Named for the sickle-shaped sternal process in lateral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; 2.8 km ENE Bopope, at site where Rivière Kövé Tamè enters Rivière Oua Mendiou, 100 m S RPN2 Koné-Poindimié; 20°54.455'S, 165°06.300'E; 78 m; 14.i.2003; light trap; loc#119; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 3.1 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX rounded triangular with slightly upturned apex anteriorly, apex located ventrally; in ventral view anteriorly U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with sickle-shaped, curving downwards posteriorly, on dorsal margin rounded notch at mid-length; in ventral view, slender, parallel, spine-like with acute apex. Tergum X small, oblong with drawn out, ventroanterad corner, wider than long; in dorsal view, mesally fused, short, not much wider than mesal bridge, posterior margins slightly convex. Parameres originating before tergum X, in lateral view tubular, slightly wider anteriorly, then of equal width along its length, thin, tubular, blunt, process on ventral margin before mid-length; in dorsal view, anterior half tubular, nearly parallel, posterior part folding in on itself, apex truncated, mesally with long, straight, megasetae directed mesad. Superior appendages, in lateral view, curving with rounded, slightly dentate apex, dorsally with long, downwards-curving, spine-like process, exceeding main appendage; in dorsal view irregular, equally wide as high with almost straight posterolateral process, with dentate lateral margin, above this with posteromesad curving acute, spine-like process. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, forming single rounded, rhomboid process with rounded apex; in ventral view short, slender with convex margin, apex with two thin spine-like posterior processes with acute apex. Phallus, in lateral view much shorter than segment IX, tubular; in ventral view wider posteriorly, with looped lateral lopes anteriorly.

This species was referred to as “sp. 13” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

In ventral view, the inferior appendages of Agmina guttata sp. nov. form a narrow plate with a posteroapical incision laterally flanged by a row of small setae, similar to those of A. complexa sp. nov., A. amieuensis sp. nov., and A. spina sp. nov. Agmina guttata sp. nov. also have very short sternal processes in lateral view, as also present in A. amieuensis sp. nov. and A. spina sp. nov. Agmina guttata sp. nov. is distinguished from the similar species by the shape of the sternal process in ventral view, which is oval, almost drop-shaped.

Figures 146–150. 

Agmina guttata sp. nov. male holotype 146 genitalia, left lateral view 147 genitalia, dorsal view 148 genitalia, ventral view 149 phallus, lateral view 150 phallus, ventral view.

Guttata, from Latin, meaning drop-shaped. Referring to the shape of the sternal process in ventral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Haute Yaté fauna reserve, 1760 m S bridge Pont Perignon, 50 m upstream bridge over stream; 22.14954S, 166.701211E; 180 m; 14.xii.2003–13.i.2004; Malaise trap; loc#081; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 2 ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté, along road on southern part of Marais de la Rivière Blanche, stream draining to Marais de la Rivière Blanche, 2.25 km SW Pont Pérignon; 180 m; 6–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#010a; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Rivière Ouanéoue, at bride crossing road to Koghi Mountains, ca. 1.5 km from road RT1 Nouméa-Dumbea; 22°10.861'S, 166°29.531'E; 11.xi.2003; light trap; loc#024a; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté, along road on southern part of Marais de la Rivière Blanche, stream draining to Marais de la Rivière Blanche, 1.35 km S Pont Pérignon; 22°08.496'S, 166°42.152'E; 180 m; 6–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#009a; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté, along road on southern part of Marais de la Rivière Blanche, stream draining to Marais de la Rivière Blanche, 3.7 km SW Pont Pérignon; 22°09.327'S, 166°40.841'E; 180 m; 6–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#013; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; W slope Mt. Ningua, Kwé Néco Stream, at Camp Jacob, 3.7 km WNW summit of Mt. Ningua, on Boulo-Thio Road, ca. 50 m upstream road; 21°43.613'S, 166°06.567'E; 150 m; 29.xi-12.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#054; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; Province Nord • 2 ♂; Mt. Panié, Riv. Padyéém; 400 m; 22–28.xi.2001; Malaise trap; 22–28.xi.2001; 20°34.122'S, 164°48.147'E; loc#146 (16-2001); leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Wé Caot Stream, draining NNE side of Mt. Panié, 0.9 km NW Cascade de Tao; 20°33.311'S, 164°48.064'E; 18.xii.2003; light trap; loc#084; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 2.4–3.8 mm (N = 11). Total length of genitalia: 0.3 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX almost rectangular, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anteriorly slightly undulating, almost straight. Sternal processes, lateral view, with straight, gently tapering along their length, apex semi-acute; in ventral view, anterior half robust, diverging, of equal width throughout their length, abruptly narrowing slightly posteriorly of mid-length, posterior part club-shaped with rounded apex. Tergum X semi-rectangular with anterior margin concave and posterior margin convex; in dorsal view, mesally fused, forming rounded lobe with shallow, wide notch at apex. Parameres originating before tergum X, in lateral view long, slender, initially trifurcated, then slender, tubular directed posterodorsad, forming complex looped structure at apex; in dorsal view, separated, initially converging, then diverging, straight, slightly widening along their length, thin, whip-like apex curving anterolaterad. Superior appendages, in lateral view, rounded, rectangular with truncated apex, as long as tergum X; in dorsal view parallel, curving mesally towards apex, anterior end triangular, lateral margin convex, mesal margin straight, claw-like mesoanterad directed process at apex. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, forming single slightly narrowing process with rounded apex exceeding lateral margin of sternal process; in ventral view slender, anterior end widely triangular, lateral margins parallel anteriorly, slightly converging posteriorly, apex with two spine-like, thin posterior processes. Phallus, in lateral view as long as segment IX, tubular, straight; in ventral view wider anteriorly, tubular.

This species was referred to as “sp. 31” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

In ventral view, the inferior appendages of Agmina amieuensis sp. nov. form a narrow plate with a posteroapical incision laterally flanged by a row of small setae, similar to those of A. complexa sp. nov., A. guttata sp. nov., and A. spina sp. nov. Agmina amieuensis sp. nov. also have very short sternal processes in lateral view, as also present in A. guttata sp. nov. and A. spina sp. nov. Agmina amieuensis sp. nov. is distinguished by the shape of the sternal process in ventral view, which is oval, almost drop-shaped.

Figures 151–155. 

Agmina amieuensis sp. nov. male holotype 151 genitalia, left lateral view 152 genitalia, dorsal view 153 genitalia, ventral view 154 phallus, lateral view 155 phallus, ventral view.

Amieuensis, named for Réserve Spéciale de faune du Col d’Amieu et Table Unio, the type locality of the species.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Réserve Spéciale de faune du Col d’Amieu et Table Unio, branch of Fa Tööiri Stream; 21°34.844'S, 165°49.677'E; loc#155 (25-2001); Malaise trap; 30.xi-5.xii.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Nord • 1 ♂; Mt. Panié, Riv. Padyéém; 400 m; 22–28.xi.2001; Malaise trap; 22–28.xi.2001; 20°34.122'S, 164°48.147'E; loc#146 (16-2001); leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS; Province Sud • 1 ♂; Plateau de Dogny, source of Dogny River, ca, 100 S of loc 046 and nearly 1.0 km SE summit of Platou; 21.62095S, 165.88072E; 917 m; 25.xi-16.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#047; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Monts des Koghis, ca 300 m S Koghi Restaurant; 22.18288S, 166.50245E; 427 m; 2–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#003; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Monts des Koghis, ca 300 m S Koghi Restaurant; 22.18288S, 166.50167E; 417 m; 2–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#004; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 2 ♂; Monts Kwa Ne Mwa, on road between Nouméa and Yaté, 2.0 km E Pic Mouirange; 22°12.356'S, 166°40.798'E; 220 m; 7–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc#014; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 2.8–3.7 mm (N = 7). Total length of genitalia: 0.4 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX widely bell-shaped, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly oval. Sternal processes, lateral view, with broad structure with semi-acute apex located ventrally, ventral margin slightly concave; in ventral view, slightly diverging, tapering along their length, apex rounded. Tergum X trapezoid with concave anterior margin; in dorsal view, mesally separate, longer than wide, inner margin convex, posterior margin slightly concave. Parameres originating at tergum X, in lateral view initially slender, widening to a folded, twisting, sheet-like structure at apex; in dorsal view, slender, gently widening along their length, initially diverging, posterior half converging, apex rounded, club-shaped. Superior appendages, in lateral view, triangular with dorsal margin convex, apex acute directed posteromesad, spine-like mesal process curving downwards with apex directed anteromesad; in dorsal view longer than wide, outer margin sigmoid, inner margin convex, two apices directed postero mesad, mesal process directed anteromesad posteriorly of both apices. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with bifurcated anterior half, ventral process running parallel with, and exceeding ventral margin of sternal process, posterior part forming a single narrowing lobe with rounded apex exceeding posterior margin of sternal process; in ventral view posterior half forming lobe-like structure narrowing towards rounded apex. Phallus, in lateral view almost as long as segment IX, tubular, straight; in ventral view wider anteriorly, tubular.

This species was referred to as “sp. 18” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

In ventral view, the inferior appendages of Agmina spina sp. nov. form a narrow plate with a posteroapical incision laterally flanged by a row of small setae, similar to that of A. complexa sp. nov., A. guttata sp. nov., and A. amieuensis sp. nov. Agmina spina sp. nov. also have very short sternal processes in lateral view, as also present in A. guttata sp. nov. and A. amieuensis sp. nov. Agmina spina sp. nov. is distinguished from the other species by the narrow and tapering superior appendages in lateral view.

Figures 156–160. 

Agmina spina sp. nov. male holotype 156 genitalia, left lateral view 157 genitalia, dorsal view 158 genitalia, ventral view 159 phallus, lateral view 160 phallus, ventral view.

From Latin spina (noun, feminine), meaning spine. Named for the spine-like shape of the superior appendage.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Plateau de Dogny; 21°37.000'S, 165°52.500'E; 846 m; loc#145 (15-2001); Malaise trap; 18–21.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.1 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX widely bell-shaped, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly oval. Sternal processes, lateral view, with tapering along their length, ventral margin almost straight, apex slender, rounded; in ventral view, slightly diverging, of nearly equal width throughout their length, abruptly narrowing towards rounded apex. Tergum X almost quadratic with concave anterior and posterior margin, drawn-out anteroventral corner; in dorsal view, widely mesally separated, twice as long as wide, outer margins convex, inner margins straight, but slightly undulating. Parameres originating at tergum X, in lateral view forming complex structure with looped apex; in dorsal view, slender, anterior part slightly converging, posterior part diverging, apex not readily visible. Superior appendages, in lateral view, exceeding length of tergum X, wider at base, then slender, spine-like, straight, with acute apex; in dorsal view long, slender, slightly curving, converging towards acute apex. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with bifurcated anterior half, ventral process straight, exceeding ventral margin of sternal process, posterior part forming a single narrowing lobe with rounded apex directed posteromesad, exceeding posterior margin of sternal process; in ventral view slender with convex margin, two acute, thin, posterior processes at apex. Phallus, in lateral view not exceeding length of segment IX, tubular, slightly curving; in ventral view wider anteriorly, with irregular lateral processes at mid-length.

This species was referred to as “sp. 40” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

In ventral view, the inferior appendages of Agmina complexa sp. nov. form a narrow plate with a posteroapical incision laterally flanged by a row of small setae, similar to those of A. spina sp. nov., A. guttata sp. nov., and A. amieuensis sp. nov. Agmina complexa sp. nov. are easily separated from the above similar species by the much longer and almost oval sternal process in lateral view, and the superior appendages are strongly modified and form a pair of very large, anteriorly curving hooks. Agmina amplexa sp. nov. also have strongly modified superior appendages but A. amplexa sp. nov. has three pairs of more or less mesally orientated hooks instead of a single pair of hooks that are directed anterad in A. complexa sp. nov., as seen in dorsal view.

Figures 161–165. 

Agmina complexa sp. nov. male holotype 161 genitalia, left lateral view 162 genitalia, dorsal view 163 genitalia, ventral view 164 phallus, lateral view 165 phallus, ventral view.

Named for the complex shape of the superior appendage.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Mt. Panié, stream at camp; 20.58139S, 164.76444E; 1310 m; 9.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#074; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • 1 ♂; Mt. Panié, stream at camp; 20.58167S, 164.76472E; 1311 m; 9.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#073; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 3.5–4.3 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.8 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX narrowly triangular, apex located medially; in ventral view anteriorly elongated, U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with club-shaped, dorsal margin convex, ventral margin straight, apex rounded; in ventral view, robust, slightly diverging, equally wide along their length, apex truncated. Tergum X irregular quadrilateral with concave anterior margin, convex posterior margin, lateral margins almost straight; as wide as high; in dorsal view, mesally fused, triangular with acute apex. Parameres slender, starting before tergum X, in lateral view sigmoid, widening at apex with concave posterior margin; in dorsal view, separated, long, slender, straight, widening along their length, posterior half slightly wider anteriorly, then equally wide along their length, posteriorly abruptly curving lateroanterad, apex hook-shaped directed anterad. Superior appendages, in lateral view, initially triangular, greatly narrowing forming ridged, greatly curved, narrow process with acute apex directed mesad; in dorsal view forming large hook-like structures, with apices greatly curving, directed anteromesad, crossing mesally. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated single branch, straight with truncate apex with dorsad directed tooth dorsally, ventral margin and apex exceeding margin of sternal process; in ventral view very slender, lateral margins convex, acute, narrow posterior processes at apex. Phallus, in lateral view tubular, straight; in ventral view slightly wider anteriorly, with triangular lateral lobes, tubular.

This species was referred to as “sp. 22” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina dognyensis sp. nov. is unique in the combination of having a long, narrow, almost straight superior appendage in lateral view together with a narrow and uniformly tapering sternal processes having a dorsad bend at mid-length. Being armed with a series of megasetae on the posterior part of both parameres is also unique for this species.

Figures 166–170. 

Agmina dognyensis sp. nov. male holotype 166 genitalia, left lateral view 167 genitalia, dorsal view 168 genitalia, ventral view 169 phallus, lateral view 170 phallus, ventral view.

Dognyensis, named for Plateau de Dogny, the type locality of the species.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Plateau de Dogny, source of Dogny River, ca. 900 m SE summit of Plateau de Dogny; 21.61917S, 165.88072E; 919 m; 25.xi-16.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#046; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Plateau de Dogny, source of Dogny River, ca. 1.2km SE summit of Platou, ca. 200 m from waterfall; 21.62067S, 165.88290E; 915 m; 25.xi-16.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#048; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 4.1–6.0 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 1.2 mm.

Genitalia : Total length 1.2 mm. In lateral view, segment IX low, long, rounded anteriorly, apex located slightly above mid-height of genitalia; in ventral view, anterior incision widely and deeply U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with very long, basally wide, uniformly narrowing and slightly Z-shaped, apex long, smooth, pointed posterodorsally; in ventral view, undulating and posteriorly orientated along their length, parallel-sided except narrowing at apex. Tergum X long, narrowly triangular, with convex posterior and concave dorsal margin with dorsal process at mid-length; in dorsal view, mesally separate, mesal margin convex. Parameres weakly developed; anterior part slender in lateral view, starting well below and before tergum X, short anterior part orientated posteriorly before slightly curving dorsally below mid-length of tergum X; dividing into short dorsal branch fused with dorsobasal part of superior appendage, and robust ventral branch exceeding ventral part of superior appendage and with long row of long, posteriorly orientated megasetae; in dorsal view, separated and S-shaped at base, almost invisible along tergum X and superior appendage, except ventral branch and its mesally orientated megasetae. Superior appendages, in lateral view, simple, slender, with parallel, almost straight dorsal and ventral margins; apex with small right-angled incision; in dorsal view narrow, weakly diverging from mid-length; apex rounded. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with wide, posterodorsal corner produced into short, narrow process; ends near basis of superior appendages; in ventral view short, almost oval shield with both posterodorsal and posteroventral corners separated mesally by U-shaped ventral and V-shaped incision. Phallus, in lateral view straight, approx. as long as tergum X, posteroventrally slightly produced posteriorly; in ventral view basis wide, gradually narrowing towards rounded apex.

This species was referred to as “sp. 37” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina mana sp. nov. is unique in the combination of having a long, narrow, and bifurcated superior appendage in lateral view together with a narrow and uniformly tapering sternal processes having a uniform dorsal curving along their length. Being armed with numerous megasetae on both dorsal and ventral branches of the superior appendage is also unique for this species.

Figures 171–174. 

Agmina mana sp. nov. male holotype 171 genitalia, left lateral view 172 genitalia, dorsal view 173 genitalia, ventral view 174 phallus, lateral view.

From Latin manus (noun, masculine) meaning hand. Named for the superior appendages shaped like an open human hand in mesal view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Mt. Panié, Riv. Padyéém; 20°34.122'S, 164°48.147'E; loc#146 (16-2001); 400 m; Malaise trap; 22–28.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Fore wing length 5.1 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.9 mm.

Genitalia : Total length 0.9 mm. In lateral view, segment IX low, long, rounded anteriorly, apex located dorsally in genitalia; in ventral view anterior incision narrowly deeply rectangularly shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with basally wide, sharply narrowing into dorsally curving, slender process, apex pointed; in ventral view, parallel-sided along their length before curving slightly laterally at four-fifth their lengths, apex pointing mesally. Tergum X small, triangular, with straight posterior and dorsal margin; in dorsal view, mesally separate, mesal margin not produces mesally. Parameres weakly developed; anterior part slender in lateral view, starting well below and before tergum X, short anterior part orientated anteriorly before looping posteriorly and with basal half running along dorsal margin of superior appendages, bending dorsally at mid-length, distal half slightly undulating dorsally, not exceeding superior appendages posteriorly; in dorsal view, fused at base, before separated and orientated posteriorly; Superior appendages, in lateral view, long, shaped like an open human hand in mesal view; divided into dorsal, posteriorly orientated branch and ventrally orientated branch near basis and orientated downwards; dorsal branch with several very long, ventrally orientated megasetae; ventral branch with approx. two long megasetae orientated posteriorly; in dorsal view narrow, weakly undulating and tapering posteriorly, slightly diverging along their length; megasetae on dorsal branch confined to mesal surface; ventral branches orientated posteromesally, almost dilated and with long megasetae orientated posteriorly. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with wide, truncated posteriorly; ends well before apex of sternal processes; in ventral view long, narrow basally, slightly widening from 1/3 but narrowing gradually towards rounded apex. Phallus, in lateral view slightly longer than superior appendage, almost straight; in ventral view almost equally wide along its length.

This species was referred to as “sp. 36” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina anterohamata sp. nov. is unique in the combination of having a long, narrow, and bifurcated superior appendage in lateral view together with a narrow and uniformly tapering sternal processes having a uniform dorsal curving along their length. Being armed with numerous megasetae on both dorsal and ventral branches of the superior appendage is also unique for this species.

Figures 175–179. 

Agmina anterohamata sp. nov. male holotype 175 genitalia, left lateral view 176 genitalia, dorsal view 177 genitalia, ventral view 178 phallus, lateral view 179 phallus, ventral view.

Antero and hamata, from Latin, meaning anterior and hook-shaped. Referring to the forwardly curved hook at the posterior end of the superior appendages.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté, along road on southern part of Marais de la Rivière Blanche, stream draining to Marais de la Rivière Blanche, 2.25 km SW Pont Pérignon, 180 m, 6–16.xi.2003, Malaise trap, loc#010a; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté, along road on southern part of Marais de la Rivière Blanche, stream draining to Marais de la Rivière Blanche, 1.35 km S Pont Pérignon; 22°08.496'S, 166°42.152'E; 180 m; 6–16.xi.2003; Malaise trap; loc 009a; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

New Caledonia, Province Sud, Réserve spéciale de faune de la haute Yaté.

Fore wing length 4.5–4.9 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.9 mm.

Genitalia : Total length 0.9 mm. In lateral view, segment IX low, long, rounded anteriorly, apex located dorsally in genitalia; in ventral view anterior incision widely and deeply U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with slightly arrow-head shaped, narrowing from mid-length, posterior part not produced posteriorly; in ventral view, slightly narrowing till mid-length, parallel-sided from mid-length and slightly diverging along their length, each with bifurcated apex. Tergum X trapezoid with sharply pointing anteriorly and rounded pointing posteriorly; dorsal margin straight; in dorsal view, mesally separate, mesal margin indistinctly triangular. Parameres anterior part slender in lateral view, starting well below and before tergum X, short anterior part orientated posteriorly, central part orientated posterodorsally, distal part divided into branch orientated posteroventrally and dorsal branch orientated posteriorly, not exceeding superior appendages posteriorly; in dorsal view, separated along their length, bifurcated at basis, orientated posterad, few stout setae present on dorsomesal faces immediately after end of tergum X; few long megasetae present in row on plate-like mesal process; distal part completely fused with superior appendages. Superior appendages, in lateral view, long, with posterodorsal corner strongly produced into strong anteroventrally orientated hook; posteroventral corner slightly produced posterad; dorsal margin almost straight; in dorsal view slender and almost parallel-sided except narrowing towards apex; apex curving mesally and anteriorly. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with short, finger-like dorsal branch orientated posterodorsally, posteroventral corner right-angled, without branch; in ventral view forming a nearly oval shield almost completely hiding dorsal branches; dorsal branches separated by narrow, shallow incision. Phallus, in lateral view approx. as long as inferior appendages, straight, with pair of posteriorly orientated spines situated on posteroventral margin; in ventral view wide along its length.

This species was referred to as “sp. 3” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina curvatacua sp. nov. is unique among the Agmina species in that the pair of parameres form long, needle-shaped processed exceeding the posterior margin of the superior appendages; the basis of the inside of the superior appendages have the parameres with a cluster of posteromesad megasetae; and in lateral view, the sternal process tapers posteriorly and is curved ventrally before apex.

Figures 180–184. 

Agmina curvatacua sp. nov. male holotype 180 genitalia, left lateral view 181 genitalia, dorsal view 182 genitalia, ventral view 183 phallus, lateral view 184 phallus, ventral view.

Curvata and acua, from Latin, curved and needle-shaped. Referring to the curved needle-shaped posterior part of the sternal processes.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Dumbea River, Branche Sud; 22°08.344'S, 166°30.147'E; 42 m; 3.xi.2003; light trap; loc#006; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Dothio River, 10 m E bridge at Atè, 6.2 km WNW Thio; 21°35.288'S, 166°09.070'E; 13 m; 29.xi.2003; light trap; loc#057; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

New Caledonia, Province Sud, Dumbea River.

Fore wing length 2.7–3.7 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX evenly triangular anteriorly, apex located little below midheight of genitalia; in ventral view anterior incision widely and deeply V-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with almost rectangular with straight dorsal and ventral margins, posterior margin convex; in ventral view, slightly narrowing and diverging along their length, with rounded, posteriorly directed subapical region, apex narrow and curving mesally. Tergum X in lateral view rounded triangular posteriorly, dorsal margin with dorsally orientated process approx. at mid-length; longer than high; in dorsal view, mesally separate, mesal margin almost sigmoid. Parameres anterior part slender in lateral view, starting well below and before tergum X, anterior part orientated posteriorly, central part orientated posterodorsally, distal part orientated posteroventrally and exceeding superior appendages posteriorly; in dorsal view, separated along their length, broad at basis, orientated posterad, few stout setae present on dorsomesal faces immediately after end of tergum X; long megasetae present in row on small plate-like mesal process; distal part separated from superior appendages and almost tangential before curving laterally before mesally pointing end. Superior appendages, in lateral view, almost rectangular with straight dorsal and ventral margins, posterior margin convex; in dorsal view forming parallelogram-shaped lobes with almost straight lateral and undulating mesal margins. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with short, thick dorsal and ventral branches, dorsal branch curving slightly upward into triangular apex, ventral orientated posteriorly into rounded apex; ventral branch almost reaching as far posteriorly as sternal process; in ventral view with ventral branches forming narrowly diamond-shaped plate, almost arrow-like with rounded anterior and pointed posterior ends; dorsal branches divided by narrow, V-shaped incision above ventral branches. Phallus, in lateral view straight, approx. as long as width of genitalia; in ventral view widest immediately before mid-length, distal part almost parallel-sided.

This species was referred to as “sp. 2” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina recurvata sp. nov. is unique among Agmina species in having left and right inferior appendages longitudinally separated along their length, each with a small mesally orientated process, and a very long posterior branch that is strongly curving postero-dorsally before meeting basis of the superior appendages. Agmina taoensis sp. nov. also has long inferior appendages that are curving dorsally, but these are fused into a plate, as seen in ventral view. Furthermore, it lacks the mesally orientated processes, and the posterior branch is much shorter and not so strongly curved dorsally. Agmina cerritula sp. nov. and A. monstrosa sp. nov. have similar inferior appendages in lateral view, but in these species the long processes are united into a single central process, not paired and lateral as in A. recurvata sp. nov.

Figures 185–189. 

Agmina recurvata sp. nov. male holotype 185 genitalia, left lateral view 186 genitalia, dorsal view 187 genitalia, ventral view 188 phallus, lateral view 189 phallus, ventral view.

Recurvata, referring to the re-curved shape of the inferior appendages.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Rivière des Lacs, 1.1 km NW Lac en Huit, 4.9 km NW summit of Pic du Grand Kaori: 22°15.195'S, 166°52.178'E; 10.xii.2003; light trap; loc#078; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Rivière des Lacs, above waterfall at Chutes de Madeleine; 22°13.930'S, 166°51.633'E; 243 m; 23.xi.2003; light trap; loc#042; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 2.1–3.6 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX sharply triangular anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anterior incision widely and deeply U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with dilated posteriorly, dorsal and ventral margins almost straight; in ventral view, not clearly visible as it is hidden below inferior appendages. Tergum X in lateral view almost trapezoid, with dorsally orientated process at anterior corner; approx. as long as high; in dorsal view, mesally located close to each other but separate, anteromesal and posteromesal margins almost straight. Parameres anterior part slender, starting below and before anterior end of tergum X, almost straight till mid-height of posterior margin of tergum X, bending slightly ventrally and running into mid-part of superior appendage; in dorsal view, separated along their length, orientated posterad, equally narrow at basal half, few stout setae present on dorsal faces before end of tergum X; mesal lobe with setae present near basal part of superior appendage, fusing with superior appendage with long row of short megasetae. Superior appendages, in lateral view, dilated posteriorly, dorsal and ventral margins almost straight; in dorsal view forming oval lobes with almost straight lateral and convex mesal margins. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with basal part narrowing posteriorly into very long and almost scale-like dorsally looped distal part; scale-like distal part orientated dorsally and lack setae; in ventral view separate along their lengths, not forming central plate, narrowly oval and divergent, posterior slander part orientated posteromesally. Phallus, in lateral view weakly sigmoid, approx. as long as inferior appendages; in ventral view vase shaped, with basal part almost double as wide as posterior part.

This species was referred to as “sp. 28” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina taoensis sp. nov. resembles A. scopula sp. nov. in several genitalic characters, particularly the shape of the inferior and superior appendages. Agmina taoensis sp. nov. is distinguished from A. scopula sp. nov. by the much shorter sternal processes that are apically rounded in ventral view, and the parameres lack clusters of stout mesally and posteriorly orientated setae.

Figures 190–194. 

Agmina taoensis sp. nov. male holotype 190 genitalia, left lateral view 191 genitalia, dorsal view 192 genitalia, ventral view 193 phallus, lateral view 194 phallus, ventral view.

Taoensis, referring to Cascade de Tao, the type locality of the species.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Wé Caot Stream, draining NNE side of Mt. Panié, 0.9 km NW Cascade de Tao; 20°33.311'S, 164°48.064'E; 18.xii.2003; light trap; loc#084; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 3.2 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.4 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX rounded triangular, apex located at mid-height of genitalia; in ventral view anterior incision widely and shallowly rectangularly shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with half circular, with almost straight dorsal margin and strongly convex ventral margin; in ventral view, almost equally wide along their length, with rounded apex, straight and diverging along their length. Tergum X in lateral view almost rectangular, with dorsally orientated process at anterior corner; slightly shorter than high; in dorsal view, mesally separate, mesal margin almost straight. Parameres slender, starting below anterior end of tergum X, almost straight till mid-height of basis of superior appendage, bending slightly ventrally before curving into posteroventral margin; in dorsal view, separated along their length, orientated posterad, equally narrow along their length, mesal lobe with setae present before superior appendage, fusing with superior appendage without long row of short megasetae. Superior appendages, in lateral view, half circular, with almost straight dorsal margin and strongly convex ventral margin; in dorsal view slightly widening along their length, each with rounded apex. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with basal part almost rectangular, expanded into a prominent dorsally curving process being pointed apically; in ventral view almost diamond-shaped with sharply triangular lateral corners; with deep and narrow posterior incision, posterior branches orientated posteriorly and slightly diverging. Phallus, in lateral view slightly curving posteriorly at basis before sub-straight posterior main part; in ventral view vase shaped, with basal part almost double as wide as posterior part.

This species was referred to as “sp. 6” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina triangulata sp. nov. resembles A. comata Ward, 2003 in the genitalia, particularly, in lateral view, the triangular shape of the superior appendages, and the presence of a cluster of mesally orientated setae on the median face of the superior appendages; the curving sternal processes and inferior appendages. Agmina triangulata sp. nov. is distinguished from A. comata in that the superior appendages are slightly more strongly produced posteriorly, the wider sternal process in lateral view, the much shorter dorsally curving branch of the inferior appendage in lateral view, and the more widely round shape of the inferior appendage in ventral view.

Figures 195–200. 

Agmina triangulata sp. nov. male holotype 195 genitalia, left lateral view 196 superior appendage, left lateral view of mesal surface 197 genitalia, dorsal view 198 genitalia, ventral view 199 phallus, lateral view 200 phallus, ventral view.

Triangulata, from Latin, meaning triangular. Referring to the shape of the superior appendages in lateral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Dumbea River, Branche Nord, 2.2 km SE summit of Mt. Piditéré; 22°07.503'S, 166°29.899'E; 25 m; 21.i.2004; light trap; loc#124; leg. KA Johanson & C Pöllabauer; MNHN.

Fore wing length 3.9 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX almost triangular, apex located at mid-height of genitalia; in ventral view widely oval. Sternal processes, lateral view, with sharply triangular, longer than high; in ventral view, slender, with almost uniformly concave inner margin, apex slightly curving mesally. Tergum X triangular in lateral view, slightly longer than high; in dorsal view, almost tangential mesally at narrow apices, posteriorly convex and anteriorly concave margins; Parameres slender, starting below anterior end of tergum X, almost straight till mid-height of basis of superior appendage, bending strongly ventrally before fading into posteroventral margin; in dorsal view, separated along their length, orientated posterad, slightly narrowing, with mesal lobe with small setae present before superior appendage, fusing with superior appendage and with long row of short megasetae. Superior appendages, in lateral view, sharply triangular, longer than high; in dorsal view basally narrow, expanding mesally at mid-length; apex pointing mesally; lateral margins nearly straight. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with basal part almost rectangular, posteroventral margin parallel with posteroventral margin of sternal process, posterior corner expanded into finger-like, dorsally curved process not reaching as far posterior as apex of sternal process; in ventral view large, oval, with deep central posterior V-shaped incision; lateral processes orientated posterad and slightly mesally curving. Phallus, in lateral view sub-straight, slightly longer than superior appendage; in ventral view almost uniformly wide along its length.

This species was referred to as “sp. 14” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina bleuensis sp. nov. resembles most other species in the species group, particularly A. touhoensis sp. nov. and A. hamata due to the wide separation of the dorsal and ventral branches of the inferior appendages in lateral view. Agmina bleuensis sp. nov. is distinguished from the two other species by the thicker ventral branch of inferior appendages. In addition, the sternal processes of A. bleuensis sp. nov. is much shorter than in A. touhoensis sp. nov. and A. hamata.

Figures 201–205. 

Agmina bleuensis sp. nov. male holotype 201 genitalia, left lateral view 202 genitalia, dorsal view 203 genitalia, ventral view 204 phallus, lateral view 205 phallus, ventral view.

bleuensis, derived from Rivière Bleue, the type locality of the species.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Rivière Bleue, 2.7 km SSW of summit of Montagne Bleue; 22°05.705'S, 166°38.225'E; loc 139a (loc 4-2001); Malaise trap; 13–16.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 2 ♂; Parc territorial de la Rivière Bleue, Riviere Bleue, 22°05.826'S, 166°38.293'E, loc#127, light trap 6–7.x.2006; leg. KA Johanson & M Espeland; NHRS; • 1 ♂; stream crossing Nouméa-Yaté road immediately W of turnoff to Rivière Bleue Reserve; 22°10.191'S, 166°44.474'E; 162 m; 5.x.2006; light trap; loc#040b; leg. KA Johanson & M Espeland; NHRS; • 1 ♂; stream draining to Rivière des Pirogues 850 m E summit of Mont Imbaah, 5.5 km E Lucky Creek in Plum; 22°16.837'S, 166°42.195'E; 31 m; 1.xii.2003; light trap, loc#060; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 3.6–4.9 mm (N = 5). Total length of genitalia: 0.5 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX almost constituting of sternal process only; anterior apex located at mid-height of genitalia; in ventral view anteriorly without incision. Sternal processes, lateral view, with small, slender, approx. twice as long as high, with slightly concave dorsal margin, ventral margin convex; in ventral view, slender, orientated posteriorly along their length; apex pointed. Tergum X sharply tapering dorsally, higher than long; in dorsal view, mesally separate, each with irregular mesal margin. Parameres weakly developed, with small, narrow, ventral branch before superior appendages, continues into dorsal part of superior appendage before looping downwards into ventral margin of superior appendage; in dorsal view, slender, curving mesally and ending at mid-length of superior appendages; each with wart-like structure at mid-length with few short setae. Superior appendages, in lateral view, small, slender, approx. twice as long as high, with slightly concave dorsal margin, ventral margin convex; in dorsal view parallel-sided and slightly curved mesally along their length, rounded apex with mesal tooth. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with broad basis and two long posteriorly orientated branches; dorsal branch slightly curving upwards, ending near mid-length of superior appendage, apex needle shaped; ventral branch uniformly thick, curving slightly outwards along its length; in ventral view with shield-shaped basis; dorsal branches located laterally of ventral branches, almost straight and orientated posterad along their length; ventral branches broad and curving mesally along their length, apex on each side well separated mesally; apex widely triangular; setae present on most parts. Phallus, in lateral view almost as long as segment IX, curving posterad at 1/4; in ventral view vase-shaped, with wide rounded basis and narrow posterior two-thirds.

This species was referred to as “sp. 49” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina touhoensis sp. nov. resembles most other species in the species group, particularly A. bleuensis sp. nov. and A. hamata due to the wide separation of the dorsal and ventral branches of the inferior appendages in lateral view. Agmina touhoensis sp. nov. is distinguished from A. bleuensis sp. nov. by the much longer sternal processes, and a dorsal branch of the inferior appendages that are almost as long as the ventral branches. It is distinguished from A. hamata by the wider superior appendages in lateral view, and the dorsal branch of inferior appendages that is almost straight instead of curving ventrally.

Figures 206–211. 

Agmina touhoensis sp. nov. male holotype 206 genitalia, left lateral view 207 right superior appendage, ventral face in dorsal view 208 genitalia, dorsal view 209 genitalia, ventral view 210 phallus, lateral view 211 phallus, ventral view.

Touhoensis, derived from Touho, the type locality of the species.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Ponandou Tiôgé River at Kögi, 3.9 km SSW Touho; 20°49.043'S, 165°13.551'E; 25 m; 26.xii.2003; light trap; loc#100; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.6 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX almost constituting of sternal process only; anterior apex located immediately below mid-height of genitalia; in ventral view anteriorly without incision. In lateral view, sternal processes with small, almost straight dorsal margin, ventral margin pointing into triangular; in ventral view, slender, orientated posteriorly before strongly curving mesally before apex. Tergum X almost rectangular, with pointed anterodorsal corner; in dorsal view, mesally well separate, each forming narrow plate curving inwards, with slightly convex inner margin. Parameres robust, tubular, starting below tergum X and ending at basal 1/3 of superior appendages, hidden behind upper branch of inferior appendages; in dorsal view, originating from transverse bow-like basis; orientated posteriorly, almost parallel, row of short megasetae present immediately after mid-length. Superior appendages, in lateral view, small, with almost straight dorsal margin, ventral margin pointing into triangular; in dorsal view bean-shaped, orientated posterad along their length, except slightly mesally orientated, rounded corners. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with broad basis and two long posteriorly orientated branches; dorsal branch slightly undulating, ending near basis of superior appendages, apex needle shaped; ventral branch uniformly thick, curving outwards along its length; in ventral view with shield-shaped basis; dorsal branches located laterally of ventral branches, undulating and orientated posterad along their length; ventral branches broad and curving mesally along their length and almost tangential apically; apex narrowly triangular; setae confined to distal two-thirds. Phallus, in lateral view approx. half as long as segment IX, curving downwards at mid-length; in ventral view vase-shaped, with wide rounded basis and narrow posterior half.

This species was referred to as “sp. 23” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

The long and dorsally curving inferior appendages of A. wardi sp. nov. makes it resembling A. recurvata sp. nov., A. cerritula sp. nov. and A. monstrosa sp. nov. It is distinguished from the two latter by having paired processes of inferior appendages instead of a simple process; and from A. recurvata sp. nov. by the posteriorly narrowing sternal processes that end in a thick, straight apical megaseta that is orientated posteroventrally.

Figures 212–216. 

Agmina wardi sp. nov. male holotype 212 genitalia, left lateral view 213 genitalia, dorsal view 214 genitalia, ventral view 215 phallus, lateral view 216 phallus, ventral view.

Wardi, named for John B. Ward, for his contribution to understanding the diversity of New Caledonian Agmina diversity.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Rivière des Lacs, 1.1 km NW Lac en Huit, 4.9 km NW summit of Pic du Grand Kaori; 22°15.195'S, 166°52.178'E; 10.xii.2003; light trap; loc#078; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Creek Pernod, 7 m downstream bridge at Route du Carénage on Lac Yaté-Prony road; 22°10.862'S, 166°50.565'E; 162 m; 10.xii.2003; light trap; loc#076; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; Rivière des Lacs, above waterfall at Chutes de Madeleine; 22°13.930'S, 166°51.633'E; 243 m; 23.xi.2003; light trap; loc#042; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 3.8–4.0 mm (N = 3). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX almost constituting of sternal process only; anterior apex located immediately below mid-height of genitalia; in ventral view anteriorly with widely U-shaped incision. Sternal processes, lateral view, with large, half circular with almost straight dorsal margin, without spines; in ventral view, slender and curving mesally from mid-length. Tergum X almost rectangular with posterodorsal rounded corner and anterodorsal pointed corner, in lateral view higher than long; in dorsal view, mesally situated closely but separate, each forming trapezoid lobes with straight inner margin. Parameres starting from lower anterior part of tergum X, narrow, bifurcating into dorsal and ventral branches basally in superior appendage; in dorsal view, forming pair of narrowing rays, each with small megasetae in short row located midway on mesal margin. Superior appendages, in lateral view, large, half circular with almost straight dorsal margin, without spines; in dorsal view uniformly wide along their length, parallelogram-shaped; apex strongly inwardly pointed. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with broad basal part covered by setae separated from L-shaped mid-part that is smooth basally and with setae distally; apparently with a distal joint as long as height of tergum X; in ventral view with widely triangular basal part and truncate posterior corner; central part orientated laterally before looping mesally at mid-length; apex almost rounded. Phallus, in lateral view slightly shorter than length of segment IX, straight; in ventral view vase-shaped, with wide basis and narrow posterior half.

This species was referred to as “sp. 39” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina parallela sp. nov. unique among Agmina species in the superior appendage that in lateral view is almost as large as segment IX and segment X combined, and is rounded club-shaped ventrally. In addition, the inferior appendages form a long ventral plate that is almost parallel-sided along its length.

Figures 217–221. 

Agmina parallela sp. nov. male holotype 217 genitalia, left lateral view 218 genitalia, dorsal view 219 genitalia, ventral view 220 phallus, lateral view 221 phallus, ventral view.

Parallela, derived from parallel, referring to the inferior appendages having almost parallel-sided lateral margins in ventral view.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Ponandou Tiôgé River at Kögi, 3.9 km SSW Touho; 20°49.043'S, 165°13.551'E; 25 m; 26.xii.2003; light trap; loc#100; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Fore wing length 4.5 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.7 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX widely rounded anteriorly, almost trapezoid, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anteriorly with widely and shallow U-shaped incision. Sternal processes, lateral view, with very large, downwardly club-shaped, posterior and anterior margins almost parallel, apex widely rounded; in ventral view, absent. Tergum X deeply concave dorsally, posteriorly expanded dorsad into pointed triangular, in lateral view approx. as long as high; in dorsal view, forming small plates widely separated mesally. Parameres dorsally membranous, ventrally forming strongly sclerotised spines reaching to half-length of superior appendages; in lateral view slightly curving posteriorly; in dorsal view, separate and re-curved as basis, needle-shaped, almost straight after basis and pointing mesally. Superior appendages, in lateral view, very large, downwardly club-shaped, posterior and anterior margins almost parallel, apex widely rounded; in dorsal view narrow at basis, widening into mesal plates at mid-length, small mesally orientated tooth present at basis; row of long apical megasetae situated on inner surface and orientated mesally. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with posterad orientated long dorsal branch with pointed apex; dorsal branch widely separated from ventral branch; ventral branch running parallel with dorsal branch, approx. double the width of dorsal branch and gently curving dorsally along its length; apex narrowly rounded; in ventral view rectangular plate-like ventral branch hiding dorsal branches, dorsal branches orientated posteriorly, each uniformly narrowing into acute apex. Phallus, in lateral view as long as segment IX, slender and slightly curving upwards; in ventral view equally wide along its length, double as wide as high.

This species was referred to as “sp. 51” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina christinae sp. nov. has inferior appendages that form a ventral plate with a broad basis and a long central process, which resemble the plate of A. piscaria sp. nov., but the plate of A. christinae sp. nov. is broader than that of A. piscaria sp. nov. It also resembles A. rhara by the presence of megasetae dorsally of the basis of the superior appendages. Agmina christinae sp. nov. is easily distinguished from A. rhara by having two branched inferior appendages in lateral view instead of three-branched inferior appendages, and the superior appendages of A. christinae sp. nov. are oval while those of A. rhara are long and narrow.

Figures 222–226. 

Agmina christinae sp. nov. male holotype 222 genitalia, left lateral view 223 genitalia, dorsal view 224 genitalia, ventral view 225 phallus, lateral view 226 phallus, ventral view.

Christinae, named for one of the collectors of this species, Dr. Christine Pöllabauer.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; stream in Creek de Bambou, 5 m N road RT7 Ouégoa-Koumac; 20°27.863'S, 164°19.784'E; 58 m; 19.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#087; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Nord • 1 ♂; same data as holotype, except NHRS; • 1 ♂; stream in Creek de Bambou, ca. 20 m upstream bridge on road RT7 Ouégoa-Koumac; 20°27.715'S, 164°20.978'E; 105 m; 19.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#086; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 3.8–4.5 mm (N = 3). Total length of genitalia: 0.8 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX almost truncate anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view with anterior incision widely and deeply V-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with large, oval, somewhat stalked basally, almost symmetrical dorsal and ventral sides; in ventral view, wide basally, narrowing to midway, almost parallel-sided along distal half; orientated posteriorly. Tergum X strongly concave before pointing dorsally, in lateral view slightly higher than long; in dorsal view, mesally separate, each forming short lobes with rounded margins. Parameres starting from anterior part of tergum X, posteriorly with small membranous dorsal part and sclerotised ventral part, ventral part with cluster of megasetae visible above base of superior appendages on mid-length of inner margin, a hook-like curved spine situated apically on each paramere and situated on the inside of superior appendages; in dorsal view, anterior parts fused into a V-shaped suture, basal megasetae almost meeting mesally, distal hooks curving inwards along their length, situated immediately anteriorly of large mesal processes. Superior appendages, in lateral view, large, oval, somewhat stalked basally, almost symmetrical dorsal and ventral sides; in dorsal view slightly widening, straight, and converging along their length, with long, mesal process before apex. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with two posteriorly orientated almost parallel branches in lateral view, dorsal branch with a long and thick posteriorly orientated seta on ventral margin, apex acute; ventral branch as long as dorsal branch and with pointed apex; in ventral view, ventral branch with almost square basal half and single-rayed, narrow, tapering distal half; dorsal branches forming a pair of narrow triangular processes curving mesally at apex. Phallus, in lateral view slightly shorter than segment IX, slender and slightly curving upwards; in ventral view with triangular lateral processes on anterior half, distal half approx. equally wide.

This species was referred to as “sp. 1” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina brevis sp. nov. is unique in having inferior appendages which, in lateral view, have equally short dorsal and ventral branches separated by a U-shaped cleft, and the superior appendage is approx. as high as long in lateral view.

Figures 227–231. 

Agmina brevis sp. nov. male holotype 227 genitalia, left lateral view 228 genitalia, dorsal view 229 genitalia, ventral view 230 phallus, lateral view 231 phallus, ventral view.

Brevis, from Latin, meaning short. Referring to the shape of the superior appendage in lateral view, being shorter than high.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de l’Aoupinié, ca 25 km S Poindimié; 21°09.775'S, 165°19.017'E; loc#148 (18-2001); Malaise trap; 24–28.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Paratype : New Caledonia – Province Nord • 1 ♂; Réserve spéciale de faune de l’Aoupinié, ca 25 km S Poindimié; 21°09.369'S, 165°19.209'E; loc#149 (19-2001); Malaise trap; 24–28.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; NHRS.

Fore wing length 4.8–5.0 mm (N = 2). Total length of genitalia: 0.7 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX widely rounded anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view with anterior incision narrowly U-shaped, almost semi-oval. Sternal processes, lateral view, with shorter than high, slightly trapezoid; in ventral view, not clearly set off from rest of segment IX. Tergum X higher than long, convex dorsally and with small tapering dorsal process, in dorsal view, separate but almost tangential mesally, with rounded inner margins. Parameres robust, starting inside basis of tergum X, dividing before superior appendages into long, narrow and pointed dorsal branch and short, pointing ventral branch, both branches ending before mid-length of superior appendage; in dorsal view, strongly fused and indistinguishable from superior appendage. Superior appendages, in lateral view, shorter than high, slightly trapezoid; in dorsal view almost parallelogram-shaped, with near parallel lateral and mesal margins; strong triangular mesally orientated tooth situated near apex. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with almost parallel dorsal and ventral margins, posteriorly divided into short narrow triangular dorsal and almost equally short similarly shaped ventral branches widely separated by U-shaped cleft; in ventral view large, longer than wide, with convex lateral margins, narrowing at three-fourth its length; apex with central cleft; dorsal branches visible through the ventral branch, forming pair of well-separated triangular processes. Phallus, in lateral view, slightly shorter than segment IX, uniformly slender along its length, straight; in ventral view with triangular lateral processes at basal 1/3; distal two-thirds with slightly concave lateral margins.

This species was referred to as “sp. 33” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

Agmina ninguana sp. nov. is very similar to both A. scopula sp. nov. and A. hexacantha in having very broad inferior appendages in lateral view, each with a dorsally curved ventral branch. They also have a group of mesally orientated megasetae in the central part of the mesal face of the superior appendages. Agmina ninguana sp. nov. is distinguished from A. hexacantha by the broader and shorter sternal processes in lateral view and from A. scopula sp. nov. by the straighter dorsal margin of the superior appendages and much narrower sternal process.

Figures 232–236. 

Agmina ninguana sp. nov. male holotype 232 genitalia, left lateral view 233 genitalia, dorsal view 234 genitalia, ventral view 235 phallus, lateral view 236 phallus, ventral view.

Ninguana, derived from Mont Ningua, the type locality of the species.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; western part of Mt. Ningua, Kwé Néco Stream, 3.9 km W summit of Mt. Ningua, on Boulo-Thio Road, ca. 50 m upstream road; 21°44.359'S, 166°06.009'E; 117 m; 20.xi.2003–12.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#035; leg. KA Johanson; MNHN.

Paratypes : New Caledonia – Province Sud • 1 ♂; Dothio River, 10 m E bridge at Atè, 6.2 km WNW Thio; 21°35.288'S, 166°09.070'E; 13 m; 29.xi.2003; light trap; loc#057; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS; • 1 ♂; W slope Mt. Ningua, Kwé Néco Stream, at Camp Jacob, 3.7 km WNW summit of Mt. Ningua, on Boulo-Thio Road, ca. 50 m upstream road; 21°43.613'S, 166°06.567'E; 150 m; 29.xi-12.xii.2003; Malaise trap; loc#054; leg. KA Johanson; NHRS.

Fore wing length 3.4–4.5 mm (N = 3). Total length of genitalia: 0.6 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX narrowly rounded anteriorly, apex located dorsally; in ventral view anterior incision widely U-shaped. Sternal processes, lateral view, with large, almost half-spherical with straight dorsal margin; in ventral view, slender, basal part slightly orientated mesally, bent posteriorly at mid-length. Tergum X sharply pointing dorsally, higher than long in lateral view; in dorsal view, mesally separate, each forming short lobes with almost straight inner margins. Parameres weakly developed, starting at basis of tergum X; in lateral view, bending upwards and meeting superior appendage basally at dorsal margin; in dorsal view, almost invisible, with group of stout, strictly mesally orientated megasetae. Superior appendages, in lateral view, large, almost half-spherical with straight dorsal margin; in dorsal view, narrowly parallel-sided along their length, smoothly convex lateral margins; apex with stout, finger-like spine pointing mesally. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with ventral margin uniformly convex along its length; dorsal branch orientated strictly upwards, sharply triangular, with very long posterior margin ending in well separated ventral branch; ventral branch curving upwards along its length, with acute apex; in ventral view, with large central plate being approx. as long as wide, with convex lateral margins and triangular anteriorly; posteriorly with pair of long, widely separated processes curving mesally along their length. Phallus, in lateral view, much shorter than segment IX, straight; in ventral view, triangular with rounded anterior margin and pointed posteriorly.

This species was referred to as “sp. 25” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).

In lateral view of the genitalia, A. scopula sp. nov. is similar to both A. ninguana sp. nov. and A. hexacantha in the very broad inferior appendages, each with a dorsally curved ventral branch, and presence of a group of mesally orientated megasetae in the central part of the mesal face of the superior appendages. Agmina scopula sp. nov. is distinguished from both A. ninguana sp. nov. and A. hexacantha by the clearly broader sternal processes in lateral view, more strongly curve of the ventral branch of the inferior appendages, and the more convex margin of the superior appendage.

Figures 237–241. 

Agmina scopula sp. nov. male holotype 237 genitalia, left lateral view 238 genitalia, dorsal view 239 genitalia, ventral view 240 phallus, lateral view 241 phallus, ventral view.

From Latin scopula (noun, feminine), meaning brush. Referring to the mesally orientated setae at the inner margin of each paramere.

Holotype : New Caledonia – Province Sud • ♂; Sarramea, stream Xwé Wya, ca 0.9 km NE Hotel Evasion 130; 21°38.081'S, 165°51.735'E; loc#131a (10-2001); light trap; 19.xi.2001; leg. KA Johanson, T Pape & B Viklund; MNHN.

Fore wing length 5.0 mm (N = 1). Total length of genitalia: 0.7 mm.

Genitalia : In lateral view, segment IX narrowly rounded anteriorly, apex located at mid-height of genitalia; in ventral view, anterior incision widely U-shaped, with slightly mesally orientated anterior corners. Sternal processes, lateral view, with large, oval, slightly deeper convex ventrally than dorsally; mesal processes exceeds apex; in ventral view, basally wide, tapering and curving inwards along their length. Tergum X sharply pointing dorsally, higher than long in lateral view; in dorsal view, mesally separate, each forming short lobes with mesally pointing anterior corner. Parameres weakly developed, starting at lower basis of tergum X; in lateral view, bending upwards and with downwardly curving rounded apex; in dorsal view, almost invisible, with group of stout, antero-mesally orientated megasetae. Superior appendages, in lateral view, large, oval, slightly deeper convex ventrally than dorsally; mesal processes exceeds apex; in dorsal view, narrowly parallel-sided and curving inwards along their length, smoothly convex lateral margins; apex with stout, finger-like spine pointing mesally. Inferior appendages, in lateral view, with basal half of ventral margin almost straight, distal half uniformly convex; dorsal branch orientated strictly upwards, widely triangular, with concave posterior margin ending in well separated ventral branch; ventral branch wide at base, tapering and curving upwards along its length, with acute apex; in ventral view, with large central plate being approx. as long as wide, with angled lateral margins and triangular anteriorly; posteriorly with pair of long, widely separated processes orientated posteriorly along their length. Phallus, in lateral view approx. as long as segment IX, straight; in ventral view, triangular with rounded anterior margin and pointed posteriorly.

This species was referred to as “sp. 9” in Espeland and Johanson (2010a).