Genus Bendiella Leduc, 2013

Diagnosis. (from Leduc (2013)) Cuticle with lateral differentiation in the form of longitudinal rows of larger punctations. Outer labial sensilla and cephalic setae in one circle; cephalic setae slightly longer or of similar length to outer labial sensilla. Buccal cavity large; anterior portion of buccal cavity cylindrical to funnel-shaped, with twelve or fifteen cuticularised rhabdions, each with pointed projections at posterior extremity. Posterior buccal cavity narrower, cylindrical, surrounded by three Y-shaped pairs of rhabdions. Pre-cloacal supplements absent. Long conicocylindrical tail.