taxonID	type	description	language	source
080E878B1C63771CFF144C4C2B947E83.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Spirostreptus gigas Peters 1855, p. 75 – 79	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C63771CFF144C4C2B947E83.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Proplicae tongue-shaped; lateral metaplical process tapering distally; apical metaplical process long, finger-like and apically rounded or acute; antetorsal processes with laciniate edges distally.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C63771CFF144C4C2B947E83.taxon	description	Description: Large spirostreptid millipedes; body length 130 – 270 mm; antenna length 10 – 12 mm; maximum body width 7 – 19 mm. Body rings 54 – 71. Body black or brown; legs and antennae of same colour. Prebasilar plate of gnathochilarium not reduced to separate sclerites. Collum sometimes with anterior lobe, with 2 – 5 complete striae and 0 – 6 incomplete striae. Proplicae tongue-shaped, setose and rounded apically, with central depression flanked by raised edges; proplica about 2 / 3 of gonopod length; lateral and medial edges of proplicae approximately parallel in most species (Figs 1 a, 2 a, 3 a, 4 a). Proximal metaplicae without lobes or projections (Figs 3 b, 4 b, 5 b, 6 b, 7 b, 8 b, 9 b, 10 b). Lateral metaplical process without abrupt narrowing, proximally broad and tapering distally. Lateral metaplical process horizontal or slanting towards the apical metaplical process or paracoxite (Figs 1 a, 2 a, 3 a, 4 a, 5 a, 6 a, 7 a, 8 a, 9 a, 10 a). Apical metaplical process long, finger-like and apically rounded (Figs 1 a, 2 a, 4 a, 6 a, 7 a, 8 a, 9 a) or acute (Figs 3 a, 10 a). Telopodite spiralling distal to telopodite knee, antetorsal process with laciniate edges or spikes distally (Figs 1 a, 2 a, 3 a, 4 a, 5 a, 6 a, 7 a, 8 a, 9 a, 10 a); telopodite with three small lobes at extremity.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C63771CFF144C4C2B947E83.taxon	distribution	Distribution: South, East, Central and West Africa; Middle East.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C63771CFF144C4C2B947E83.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The telopodite, the shape and size of the proplicae, the shapes of the lateral and apical metaplical processes, and the orientation of the lateral and apical metaplical processes of the gonopod distinguish Archispirostreptus from all other genera of Spirostreptini.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C64771BFF144FE929C57C1D.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Syntypes: ABYSSINIA: 33, 5 Ƥ, Cheren (probably Keren) [15 0 42 ' N, 38 0 24 ' E], 1870, O. Beccari (MSNG uncatalogued)	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C64771BFF144FE929C57C1D.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Apex of proplica conical; apical metaplical process wider at level of lateral metaplical process; lateral metaplical process wider and horizontal proximally, abruptly tapering distally (Figs 1 a, 1 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C64771BFF144FE929C57C1D.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 90 – 145 mm; maximum body width 9 – 12 mm. Number of body rings: 54 – 56. Colour: Like ash or brown. Collum: Antero-lateral corners produced into small lobes, with 2 – 3 complete striae and 0 – 2 incomplete striae (Fig. 1 d). Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Proximally broad and round, with laterally diverging and tapering distal medial extension (Fig. 1 c). Gonopod: (Figs 1 a, 1 b) Sternum triangular; paracoxite conical. Proplicae wider proximally, conical apically and overlapping lateral metaplical process proximally. Opposite metaplicae separated at level of paracoxite apex. Metaplicae narrow distally, widest apart at level of lateral metaplical process. Lateral metaplical process wider proximally, horizontal and at right angle to apical metaplical process. Apical metaplical processes wider apart distally. Medial edge of apical metaplical process convex distally. Telopodite with an incomplete loop distally. Origin of antetorsal processes at telopodite knee. Apex of antetorsal process extending past apex of paracoxite.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C64771BFF144FE929C57C1D.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known only from the type locality, Cheren, Abyssinia (Ethiopia).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C64771BFF144FE929C57C1D.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Although the gonopod is similar to that of bottegi, the gonopods of the two species differ in the shapes of the proplica apex, lateral metaplical processes and apical metaplical processes, and the number of telopodite spirals (Figs 1 a, 2 a). The gonopod of A. beccarii is also similar to that of A. dodsoni in the shapes of the proplicae and apical metaplical processes.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C647716FF144AFE295D7BA0.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Syntypes: ETHIOPIA: 13, 1 Ƥ, Ogaden. Archeisa (Harra-es-saghir), 12. x. 1892, V. Bottego (MSNG uncatalogued)	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C647716FF144AFE295D7BA0.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Apex of proplica rounded; apical metaplical process wider apically, thumb-like; post-knee telopodite with two coils (Figs 2 a, 2 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C647716FF144AFE295D7BA0.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 120 – 130 mm; maximum body width 10 – 12 mm. Number of body rings: 54 – 56. Colour: Black. Collum: Antero-lateral corners not produced into lobes, square shaped, with 2 complete striae (Fig. 2 d). Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Triangular; proximally broad, with tapering distal extension (Fig. 2 c). Gonopod: (Figs 2 a, 2 b) Sternum triangular; paracoxite conical. Proplica width same along length; apex of proplica finger-like and overlapping proximal lateral metaplical process. Opposite metaplicae separate at level of paracoxite apex. Lateral metaplical process horizontal, tapering distally and at right angle to apical metaplical process. Apical metaplical processes thumb-shaped and parallel and about 2 / 3 length of lateral metaplical process. Telopodite with two post-knee spirals, distal spiral at level of paracoxite. Origin of antetorsal process at knee; apex of antetorsal process extending past apex of paracoxite, with long spikes.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C647716FF144AFE295D7BA0.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known only from Ogaden, Ethiopia.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C647716FF144AFE295D7BA0.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The gonopods of A. bottegi and A. beccarii are distinguished by the apical shapes of the proplicae and apical metaplical processes, and the number of spirals of the telopodite. Archispirostreptus bottegi has a telopodite with two spirals and long spikes on the antetorsal process (see remarks under A. beccarii).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C697716FF144D93295A7E92.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype: KENYA: 13, Lake Baringo Lodge c 100 km from Nairobi [0 0 59 ' N, 36 0 03 ' E], 21 - 22. vii. 1977, H. Gonget (ZMUC uncatalogued). Paratype: KENYA: 13, same data as holotype (ZMH A 89 / 78)	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C697716FF144D93295A7E92.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Medially diverging and overlapping apical metaplical processes (Figs 3 a, 3 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C697716FF144D93295A7E92.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 130 – 150 mm; maximum body width 12 – 14 mm. Number of body rings: 56 – 62. Colour: Body black; legs and antennae red-brown. Collum: Antero-lateral corners not produced into lobes, with 2 – 3 complete striae and 0 – 2 incomplete striae (Fig. 3 d). Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Proximally broad and parallel, with laterally diverging and tapering distal extension (Fig. 3 c). Gonopod: (Figs 3 a, 3 b) Sternum wide proximally, dome-shaped apically; paracoxite rounded and not fused tightly to metaplica. Proplicae with shallow central groove. Apex of proplica acute, overlapping lateral metaplical process proximally and with a spinous medial lobe. Metaplicae wide proximally; opposite metaplicae wider apart at level of lateral metaplical process; oral fold of metaplica overlapping proximal lateral metaplical process and apical proplica. Medial edge of oral metaplica raised sharply at level of lateral metaplical process. Lateral metaplical process slightly tilted anteriad, ending in distal spine. Lateral metaplical process proximally narrow, widens abruptly before tapering distally. Lateral metaplical process and apical metaplical process at obtuse angle. Apical metaplical processes strongly diverging and overlapping medially leaving a proximal window (Fig. 3 a). Antetorsal process of the telopodite extends distally past the paracoxite apex.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C697716FF144D93295A7E92.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known only from Lake Baringo, Kenya.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C697716FF144D93295A7E92.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The overlapping apical metaplical processes of the gonopods are unique to A. divergens. Other species of Archispirostreptus, except A. phillipsii, have erect and almost finger-like apical metaplical processes.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C7713FF144FE92CB97C57.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype: SOMALIA: 1 3, Sheikh Husein, Arusha, Galla Country, 3. x. 1894, Dr A. Donaldson Smith (BMNH 1897.11.10.87). Additional material examined: SOMALIA: 1 3, 1 Ƥ, West of Shebali River, 1899, Dr Donaldson-Smith (BMNH 1897.11.10.88).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C7713FF144FE92CB97C57.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Distal lateral metaplical process gently slanting towards paracoxite; proximal lateral metaplical process and proximal apical metaplical process at obtuse angle (Fig. 4 a).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C7713FF144FE92CB97C57.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 220 – 270 mm; maximum body width 18 – 19 mm. Number of body rings: 69 – 71. Colour: Dark brown. Collum: Square shaped without anterior lobe, with 3 – 5 complete striae and 2 – 3 incomplete striae. Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Proximally broad with long tapering apical extension (Fig. 4 c). Gonopod: (Figs 4 a, 4 b) Sternum rounded apically; paracoxite apex horizontal. Proplica width approximately constant along length; apical proplica overlapping part of proximal lateral metaplical process. Metaplicae wide proximally, surface smooth. Lateral metaplical process wide proximally, horizontal and acute apically, without abrupt change in width. Apical metaplical process narrowly rounded apically. Proximal apical metaplical process and lateral metaplical process at obtuse angle (Fig. 4 b). Apex of antetorsal processes reaching paracoxite.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C7713FF144FE92CB97C57.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from Ethiopia (Krabbe 1982) and Somalia.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C7713FF144FE92CB97C57.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The shapes of the lateral metaplical processes and the apical proplicae of the gonopod of A. dodsoni closely resemble A. beccarii, however, the two species differ in body size. The prefemoral lobes of the first pair of male legs are similar to those of A. smithii, however, the gonopods of the two species differ in the orientation of the lateral metaplical processes. Proximally, the lateral metaplical processes of the gonopod of A. smithii are horizontal; the distal halves are tapering and deflected towards the apical metaplical process. In A. dodsoni the lateral metaplical process is horizontal and tapering without bending distally.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C770EFF144AD52A597870.taxon	materials_examined	Type material (not examined): MOZAMBIQUE: 1 3, Tete. The location of the type material is unknown. Additional material examined: KENYA: 1 3, 2 Ƥ, Tsavo, Taita Discovery Center [03 ° 25 ' S, 38 ° 46 ' E], 6. xii. 2000, Van den Spiegel D. (MRAC 20254); 1 3, 1 Ƥ, Ngaia Forest [0 ° 24 ' N, 38 ° 02 ' E], 3. xii. 2002, Van den Spiegel D. (MRAC 20764).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C770EFF144AD52A597870.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Lateral metaplical process short and broad with a short terminal spine; lateral metaplical process at acute angle with apical metaplical process; lateral and medial edges of apical metaplical process convex proximally; lateral metaplical process darker proximally than distally; apical metaplical process darker laterally and proximally than medially or distally (Figs 5 a, 5 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C770EFF144AD52A597870.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 178 – 260 mm; maximum body width 15 – 19 mm. Number of body rings: 62 – 70. Colour: Black. Collum: Rounded without anterior lobe (Fig. 5 c), with 2 – 3 complete striae and an incomplete stria. Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Proximally wide with laterally deflected apical extension (Fig. 5 c). Gonopod: (Figs 5 a, 5 b) Sternum broad, short and apically rounded; apex of sternum not reaching level of paracoxite apex; paracoxite rounded and fused tightly to metaplica. Proximal proplica with raised lateral and medial edges; apically proplicae rounded, overlapping lateral metaplical process proximally and with an apical medial lobe. Proximal medial edges of oral fold of metaplicae raised. Proximal half of opposite telocoxites touching medially, further apart distal to lateral metaplical process (Figs 5 a, 5 b). Lateral metaplical processes short and broad, crescent-shaped and tapering distally, and may have a small terminal spine. Lateral metaplical process at acute angle with apical metaplical process. Lateral and medial edges of apical metaplical process convex proximally; apical metaplical process broad and opaque proximally. Aborally, medial edge of metaplicae raised (Fig. 5 b). Apex of antetorsal process extends past paracoxite apex.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C770EFF144AD52A597870.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from Mozambique, South Africa, Zanzibar, Somalia, Tanzania (Krabbe 1982) and Kenya.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C6C770EFF144AD52A597870.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The opposite telocoxites of the gonopods in A. gigas are separated at the level of the lateral metaplical processes as in A. phillipsii, A. lugubris, A. syriacus, A. tumuliporus, A. smithii and A. dodsoni. The convex shapes of the lateral and medial edges of the apical metaplical process of the gonopod are unique to A. gigas. Considering where A. gigas has been collected and the distance between the localities, the currently known distribution may be a collecting artifact. The known distribution suggests that it is more widespread along the east coast of Africa than further inland. The type is missing from the ZMH collection where it was said to be housed (Krabbe 1982); this was confirmed by museum curators.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C71770EFF144EE32BEA7E0F.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype: ETHIOPIA: 1 3, Sabarguma Allata, 15. iii. 1900, P. Magretti (MNHN 1 B 106). Additional material examined: NIGER: 1 3, Monts Baguezane, Irrabellaben, 26. viii. 1947, L. Chopard & A. Villiers (MNHN 1 B 108) (gonopods missing). SENEGAL: 2 3, Bambey [14 0 43 ' N, 16 0 14 ' W], (MRAC 20504); 1 3, 1 Ƥ, Gouloubou [13 0 27 ' N, 13 0 43 ' W], 2. i. 1979, D. Thys (MNHN 1 B 224).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C71770EFF144EE32BEA7E0F.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Sternite apex flat; oral fold of metaplicae abruptly narrow at level of telopodite knee (Fig. 6 a). Lateral metaplical process slanting gently towards paracoxite (Fig. 6 a)	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C71770EFF144EE32BEA7E0F.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 102 – 155 mm; maximum body width 8 – 13 mm. Number of body rings: 55 – 64. Colour: Body black or dark brown; legs and antennae brown. Collum: Anterior produced into lobe, with 2 – 3 complete striae and 1 – 2 incomplete striae. Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Basally round with short tapering apical extension. Gonopod: (Figs 6 a, 6 b) Sternum broad proximally, apex flat; paracoxite triangular. Width of proplicae constant. Metaplicae wide proximally; opposite metaplicae wider apart distal to sternite apex; oral fold of metaplicae narrow at level of telopodite knee. Lateral metaplical process slanting towards paracoxite and broadly joined to metaplica. Lateral metaplical process at obtuse angle with apical metaplical process (Figs 6 a, 6 b). Distally apical metaplical process convex medially and rounded apically. Origin of antetorsal processes at telopodite knee.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C71770EFF144EE32BEA7E0F.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia (Krabbe 1982), Niger, Senegal and Ethiopia (Fig. 15).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C71770EFF144EE32BEA7E0F.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Abrupt narrowing of the oral fold of the metaplicae has only been observed in the gonopods of lugubris. The telopodite is similar to those of A. dodsoni, A. tumuliporus, A. gigas, A. divergens and A. smithii; and the lateral metaplical process resembles that of A. beccarii, A. tumuliporus, A. syriacus and A. dodsoni more than A. gigas, A. divergens or A. phillipsii. We have also established that some material of A. lugubris (MNHN 1 B 224) from Senegal, housed in MNHN had been incorrectly identified as A. tumuliporus. Two subspecies — Graphidostreptus lugubris maior Attems 1914, p. 157, figs 155 – 156 and Graphidostreptus lugubris villiersi Schubart 1951, p. 119 – 124, figs 1 – 5 — from southern Sahara desert have been described. Archispirostreptus lugubris villiersi (Schubart 1951) is a smaller variation of the type. Furthermore, the apical metaplical process of the gonopod is shorter and the lateral metaplical process is longer, with a pointed apex, than in A. lugubris maior and the other subspecies A. lugubris lugubris. Based on gonopod morphology these subspecies represent recognizable forms.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C74770BFF144FE929737F35.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype: SOMALIA: 1 3, 1895, (BMNH 1895.6.1).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C74770BFF144FE929737F35.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Apical metaplical process deflected laterally onto lateral metaplical process. Lateral metaplical process short (as long as metaplica width) and sandwiched between the apical metaplical process and apex of proplica (Figs 7 a, 7 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C74770BFF144FE929737F35.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 170 – 210 mm; maximum body width 14 mm. Number of body rings: 62 – 65. Colour: Black. Collum: Rounded without anterior lobe, with 3 complete striae. Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Long and parallel, with short apical nipple (Fig. 7 c). Gonopod: (Figs 7 a, 7 b) Sternum short, wide proximally and flat apically; paracoxite rounded apically. Proplicae of constant width; rounded apically. Oral fold of metaplicae wide proximally; opposite metaplicae separate at level of apex of paracoxite. Aboral depression present on metaplicae proximal to lateral metaplical process. Lateral metaplical process short, as long as apical metaplica width, with a short distal spine. Lateral metaplical process sandwiched between apical metaplical process and apex of proplica. Apical metaplical process strongly deflected laterally onto lateral metaplical process. Origin of antetorsal processes distal to telopodite knee. Antetorsal processes with short spikes proximal to a terminal spine (Fig. 7 a).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C74770BFF144FE929737F35.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Goolis Mountains, Somalia (Krabbe 1982).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C74770BFF144FE929737F35.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The laterally deflected apical metaplical processes of the gonopod, a short lateral metaplical process and the wide medial separation of the coxites at the level of the paracoxite apex characterize the gonopod of A. phillipsii. Archispirostreptus phillipsii is the only species in the genus where the lateral metaplical processes of the gonopod do not extend beyond the lateral margins of the proplicae or metaplicae. The origin of the antetorsal process is distal to the telopodite knee. The location of the type of A. Cecchii is unknown. Therefore, comparisons to A. phillipsii were based on description of and gonopod drawing of A. Cecchii from Silvestri 1897. Based on the gonopod drawing, Cecchii resembles phillipsii in that the apical metaplical processes are deflected onto the lateral metaplical processes and the antetorsal process has a distal spine. Both taxa were collected from Somalia. Although the published drawing and description of A. Cecchii lack detail they are sufficient to support conspecificity with A. phillipsii.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C747707FF14492629BE7ED4.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype: SOMALIA: 1 3, (BMNH 1897.11.10.89). Additional material examined: SOMALIA: 1 Ƥ, (BMNH 1897.11.10.90). Diagnosis: Lateral metaplical process broad and horizontal proximally, distal half bent and tapering towards apical metaplical process (Figs 8 a, 8 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C747707FF14492629BE7ED4.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 3 145 – 170 mm, Ƥ 220 mm; maximum body width 14 – 18 mm. Number of body rings: 59 – 63. Colour: Body black or brown. Collum: Produced into anterior lobe, with 2 complete striae. Upper-most stria prominent. Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Triangular with long tapering extension (Fig. 8 c). Gonopod: (Figs 8 a, 8 b) Apex of sternum broadly rounded, apex not reaching level of paracoxite apex; paracoxite rounded apically and fused tightly to metaplica. Metaplicae wide apart at level of telopodite spiral. Proplica width constant; proplica apex overlapping lateral metaplical process proximally. Lateral metaplical process broad and horizontal proximally, long and tapering distally. Distal half of lateral metaplical process deflected towards apical metaplical process. Apical metaplical process and proximal lateral metaplical process at right angle.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C747707FF14492629BE7ED4.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from Ethiopia (Krabbe 1982) and Somalia.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C747707FF14492629BE7ED4.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The apical metaplical process of the gonopod is similar to that of A. lugubris, A. bottegi and A. dodsoni, however, the orientation of the lateral metaplical process differs among these species. In A. smithii the lateral metaplical process gently bends distally towards the apical metaplical process. Although the position of the antetorsal spikes in relation to the apex is as in the gonopod of A. tumuliporus, the orientation of the terminal spike differs between the two species. In addition, the acute and tapering apical metaplical process of A. tumuliporus differs from the finger-like apical metaplical process of A. smithii and A. bottegi (see remarks on A. lugubris).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797706FF144FE92BC77C00.taxon	materials_examined	Type material of A. transmarinus: YEMEN: Sanaa, (ZMH 19, 1932). Material examined: SAUDI ARABIA: 1 3, M. Adamson (MNHN 1 B 111). JORDAN: 1 3, Ajlum, Djerash, 13. iii. 1977, Kinzelbach & coll (MNHN 1 B 033).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797706FF144FE92BC77C00.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Apical metaplical process concave proximally, with an angular projection laterally; medial edge of apical metaplical process convex distally (Figs 9 a, 9 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797706FF144FE92BC77C00.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 125 – 140 mm; maximum body width 8 – 10 mm. Number of body rings: 59 – 68. Colour: Body dark grey or black; legs and antennae brown. Collum: Rounded ventrally, with 3 – 4 complete striae and 0 – 2 incomplete striae. Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Proximally rounded with distal nipple. Gonopod: (Figs 9 a, 9 b) Sternum triangular, reaching level of paracoxite apex; paracoxite apex horizontal or broadly rounded and fused tightly to metaplica. Width of proplicae constant along length; proplica apex covering lateral metaplical process proximally. Width of metaplicae unchanged along length up to level of lateral metaplical process. Lateral metaplical process long and tapering, proximal half wider. Proximal apical metaplical process concave, with an angular projection laterally. Distal apical metaplical process convex medially.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797706FF144FE92BC77C00.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from Israel, Syria, Yemen, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797706FF144FE92BC77C00.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Archispirostreptus syriacus is the only species from the Middle East. The angular projection on the lateral edge of the apical metaplical process characterizes the gonopod of A. syriacus. Besides having overlapping body size ranges, A. syriacus and transmarinus have similar gonopods, with a lateral angular projection on the apical metaplical process and a triangular sternite. Therefore, we propose synonymy of A. transmarinus with A. syriacus. Our conclusions are further supported by the relatively close proximity of the localities from where the material was recorded.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797702FF144AFC2A3179CB.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype: SUDAN: 1 3, Scriba Ghattas, Djur (ZMB 645) Additional material examined: CHAD: 2 3, Tikem Station IRCT [9 0 45 ' N, 15 0 00 ' E], xii. 1958, Galichet (MNHN 1 B 220). SENEGAL: 1 3, 1 Ƥ, Sine Saloum [13 0 55 ' N, 15 0 37 ' W], 4. ix. 1970, M. Mühlenberg & R. Streng (MNHN 1 B 223). MALAWI: 1 3, (MNHN 1 B 251); BENIN: 1 3, Dassa Zoumé [7 0 47 ' N, 2 0 08 ' E], 23. xi. 1970, Ch. Gasc (MNHN 1 B 222). UGANDA: 2 3, 1903, Bourg de Bozas (MNHN 1 B 224). MALI: 1 3, 1 Ƥ, Toukoto (150 km E. de la Falémé), [14 0 35 ' N, 12 0 03 ' E], vii. 1903, Kermorgant (MNHN 1 B 225). CAMEROON: 1 3, Batouri [4 0 27 ' N, 14 0 24 ' E], 14. i. 1993, Jean Dejax, (MNHN 1 B 289). ZIMBABWE: 1 3, Muzarabani [16 0 23 ' S, 31 0 00 ' E], 1. xii. 1998, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 20480); 1 3, Mapembe Mountains, Marange [18 0 57 ' S, 32 0 27 ' E], 13. xii. 2007, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 21941); 1 3, Chipfatsura School, Marange [18 0 57 ' S, 32 0 27 ' E], 20. xii. 2005, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 21943).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797702FF144AFC2A3179CB.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Apical metaplical process wide and parallel proximally; distal half of apical metaplical process narrow, becoming acute (Figs 10 a, 10 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797702FF144AFC2A3179CB.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 147 – 200 mm; maximum body width 12.5 – 16 mm. Number of body rings: 59 – 67. Colour: Body dark brown or black; legs and antennae brown. Collum: Laterally square or with a small anterior lobe, with 3 – 4 complete striae and 2 – 6 incomplete striae (Fig. 10 d). Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Basally round, medial nipple deflected laterally (Fig. 10 c). Gonopod: (Figs 10 a, 10 b) Sternum rounded apically; paracoxite narrowly rounded and fused tightly to metaplica. Apical proplica rounded, overlapping lateral metaplical process proximally; medial lobe of apical proplica long and tapering. Lateral metaplical process wide proximally, tapering distally; lateral metaplical process almost at right angle to apical metaplical process (Fig. 10 a). Apical metaplical process parallel proximally, distal halves wider apart and acute apically.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797702FF144AFC2A3179CB.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Sierra Leone (Krabbe 1982), Chad, Cameroon, Benin, Sudan, Mali, Uganda, Malawi and recently from northern and eastern Zimbabwe.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C797702FF144AFC2A3179CB.taxon	discussion	Remarks: There are significant variations in the form of the gonopods of material identified as A. tumuliporus from different parts of Africa. Some of the gonopods are morphologically distinct from the holotype in the shape of the apical and lateral metaplical processes. We have found in the collections some specimens of A. lugubris from Senegal which had been incorrectly identified as A. tumuliporus (see remarks on A. lugubris). Gonopod variations in A. tumuliporus relate to the shape, size and orientation of the lateral and apical metaplical processes. The lateral metaplical processes of specimens from Cameroon are spined distally, specimens from Senegal have a slanting lateral metaplical process, which is at an obtuse angle with the apical metaplical process, and the paracoxites differ in shape and angle at which they are fused to the metaplicae compared with specimens from other localities. The gonopods of specimens from Chad have narrow fingerlike apical metaplical processes; distally the apical metaplical processes are similar to those of A. smithii, A. dodsoni and A. lugubris. Based on this evidence, we concluded that A. tumuliporus is a species complex and that several specimens of Archispirostreptus may have been incorrectly identified or assigned to A. tumuliporus because of the broad specific limits that were used. One subspecies A. t. sudanicus (Brölemann 1905) (synonymized by Attems 1914, p. 159, fig. 164) from Senegal is recognized here as distinct, based on gonopod shape. The gonopod of the subspecies has a relatively narrow apical metaplical process, which is at an acute angle with a slanting lateral metaplical process. Another geographically distinct form from Chad, which has a very narrow and finger-like apical metaplical process, has been identified.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7E7700FF144B142CB07B45.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Cacuminostreptus mazowensis sp. n.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7E7700FF144B142CB07B45.taxon	etymology	Etymology: Name derived from the Latin word cacumen (a point, summit, top, spine) in reference to the spinous antetorsal and lateral metaplical processes of the gonopods.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7E7700FF144B142CB07B45.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Proplicae spathulate (subapically / apically wide); lateral metaplical processes with abrupt narrowing along the length, distally spinous; proximad lobe present on lateral metaplical process; apical metaplical processes short; and antetorsal processes with a distal spine (Figs 11 a, 11 b, 12 a, 12 b, 13 a, 13 b, 14 a, 14 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7E7700FF144B142CB07B45.taxon	description	Description: Large spirostreptid millipedes, body length 130 – 215 mm; maximum body width 9 – 15 mm. Body rings 54 – 67. Body black; legs and antennae brown. Prebasilar plate of gnathochilarium reduced, without median sclerite. Collum black, sometimes with anterior lobe, with 2 – 6 complete striae and 1 – 7 incomplete striae. Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs proximally rounded with laterally deflected apical extension (Figs 11 c, 12 c, 13 c, 14 c). Sternum triangular; paracoxite apex horizontal or broadly rounded. Proplicae about 2 / 3 of gonopod length, spathulate and setose apically (Figs 11 a, 12 a, 13 a, 14 a); subapical central depression of proplica flanked by raised edges. Medial lobe present on proplica apex, concealed under oral fold of metaplica. Aborally, medial edges of metaplicae raised. Apical metaplical processes and lateral metaplical processes short. Lateral metaplical process arrowhead-shaped with a spine distally (Figs 11 a, 12 a, 13 a, 14 a, 11 b, 12 b, 13 b, 14 b). Lateral metaplical process may be tilted towards apical metaplical process or crescent-shaped distally. Telopodite spirals after telopodite knee. Origin of antetorsal processes at telopodite knee. Antetorsal processes crescent-shaped, with a spine at extremity (Figs 11 a, 12 a, 13 a, 14 a, 11 b, 12 b, 13 b, 14 b). Postfemur of telopodite with three branches at extremity.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7E7700FF144B142CB07B45.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from Mozambique; eastern, south-eastern, western and northern Zimbabwe; Kruger National Park, South Africa.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7E7700FF144B142CB07B45.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The genus includes Archispirostreptus conatus (Attems 1928) and three new species. Cacuminostreptus species are smaller than some species of Archispirostreptus. The gonopods of Cacuminostreptus species differ from Archispirostreptus species by having a shorter apical metaplical process, a lateral metaplical process with a constriction and arrowhead-shape, and an antetorsal process without spikes but terminating in a spine. In addition, the proplicae are wider subapically / apically. Unlike Archispirostreptus species which have been recorded from East, West and Central Africa, and the Middle East, Cacuminostreptus is known only from southern Africa. Based on Hoffman’s (2008) definition of the Spirostreptini, Cacuminostreptus also belongs to the tribe. A key to the genera of Spirostreptini is given below.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7F773DFF144DB929407870.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Syntype: PORTUGESE EAST AFRICA (MOZAMBIQUE): 1 3, Zandemela near Chai Chai [24 0 16 ' S, 33 0 56 ' E], (NHMW 2524) (also labelled SAM 6023). Additional material examined: ZIMBABWE: 1 3, Mhlekwane School [2231 A 2], 17. xii. 1996, F. Nyathi (NMZ / D 844).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7F773DFF144DB929407870.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Apical metaplical process with a narrow, longer and laterally deflected sausage-shaped oral fold of distal metaplica (Fig. 11 a); aboral fold of apical metaplical process shorter and wider than oral fold; apex of apical metaplical process conical with raised base.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7F773DFF144DB929407870.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 180 mm; maximum body width 15 mm. Number of body rings: 54. Colour: Black. Collum: Laterally square, with 2 – 3 complete striae and 1 – 2 incomplete striae (Fig. 11 d). Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Proximally broad and parallel, apical extension long and deflected laterally (Fig. 11 c). Gonopod: (Figs 11 a, 11 b) Apex of sternum almost reaching level of paracoxite apex; paracoxite apex flat, fused tightly to metaplica. Proplicae wider and flat apically, and not overlapping lateral metaplical process. Small medial lobe on apical proplica extending distally, concealed under oral fold of metaplica. Oral fold of apical metaplical process longer and sausage-shaped apically. Aboral fold of metaplica with a diagonal ridge; mesial depression extends distally. Lateral metaplical process narrowly joined to metaplica, forming acute angle with apical metaplical process (Figs 11 a, 11 b). Lateral metaplical process triangular mid-length, sharply tapering distally. Oral fold of apical metaplical process deflected laterally; aboral fold of apical metaplical process shorter and wider than oral fold (Fig. 11 a).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7F773DFF144DB929407870.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from Chimanimani and Mount Silinda, Zimbabwe; Mozambique, Kruger National Park, South Africa (Krabbe 1982) and Mhlekwane School in south-eastern Zimbabwe.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C7F773DFF144DB929407870.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The gonopod of C. conatus closely resembles the gonopods of the new species, C. vumbaensis, C. triangulatus and C. mazowensis, by having apically wide proplicae, an arrow-head shape of the distal lateral metaplical process and a crescent-shaped antetorsal process with a distal spine. However, C. conatus is distinguished from vumbaensis and mazowensis by a lateral metaplical process which is narrowly joined to the metaplica and slanting towards the apical metaplical process, a long and laterally deflected oral fold of the apical metaplical process, and the presence of an aboral ridge and depression on the metaplicae. In C. vumbaensis and C. mazowensis the lateral metaplical process is not deflected towards the apical metaplical process. The triangular shape of the apical metaplical process of the gonopod of C. triangulatus is unique in this genus.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C42773DFF144EE32A847F8C.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype: ZIMBABWE: 1 3, Mazowe Dam [17 0 30 ' S, 30 0 58 ' E], 13. xii. 08, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 21945) Paratypes: ZIMBABWE: 4 3, 9 Ƥ Mazowe Dam [17 0 30 ' S, 30 0 58 ' E], 13. xii. 08, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 21992) Additional material examined: ZIMBABWE: 1 3, Mazowe Dam [17 0 30 ' S, 30 0 58 ' E], T. Mwabvu (NMSA 21970); 1 3, Mazowe Dam [17 0 30 ' S, 30 0 58 ' E], 19. xi. 1997, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 20529); 1 3, Highlands Suburb, Harare [17 0 49 ' S, 31 0 02 ' E], xii. 2007, M. Cummings (NMSA 21944).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C42773DFF144EE32A847F8C.taxon	etymology	Etymology: Refers to the type locality, Mazowe Dam, Zimbabwe.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C42773DFF144EE32A847F8C.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Lateral margin of metaplicae strongly convex. Apical metaplical process concave apically, with lateral and medial apices produced into short acute horns (Figs 12 a, 12 b).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C42773DFF144EE32A847F8C.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 3 135 – 150, Ƥ 140 – 160 mm; maximum body width 10 – 15 mm. Number of body rings: 59 – 65. Colour: Body black; legs and antennae dark brown. Collum: Produced into a narrow anterior lobe, with 4 – 6 complete striae and 2 – 7 incomplete striae (Fig. 12 d). Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Proximally wide, medial extension laterally deflected (Fig. 12 c). Gonopod: (Figs 12 a, 12 b) Apex of sternum not reaching level of paracoxite apex; paracoxite not fused tightly to metaplica, apex flat. Opposite telocoxites parallel, medial edges in contact (Figs 12 a, 12 b). Apical proplica wide and rounded (Fig. 12 a), with a triangular medial lobe, and overlaps lateral metaplical process proximally. Metaplicae convex laterally, distally with a tapering mesial hump. Lateral metaplical process short; broad proximally with constriction; arrowhead-shaped, crescent-shaped and tapering distally. Lateral metaplical process and apical metaplical process at right or obtuse angle. Apex of apical metaplical processes concave, with short horns (Figs 12 a, 12 b). Antetorsal processes extend past paracoxite apex.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C42773DFF144EE32A847F8C.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from Harare and Mazowe Dam (20 km north of Harare), Zimbabwe.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C42773DFF144EE32A847F8C.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Although the gonopod of C. mazowensis closely resembles that of vumbaensis, the metaplicae are less convex and the apex of the apical metaplical process is flat in C. vumbaensis. In C. mazowensis the apex of the apical metaplical process is concave.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C427738FF14486F2B7B7DFD.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype: ZIMBABWE: 1 3, Sahwe River, Mavuradona [1631 A 3], 8. xi. 1989, D. G. Broadley (NMZ / D 568)	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C427738FF14486F2B7B7DFD.taxon	etymology	Etymology: Refers to the triangular shape of the apical metaplical process.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C427738FF14486F2B7B7DFD.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Apical metaplical processes triangular, touching proximally and separate distally forming Vshape (Fig. 13 a).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C427738FF14486F2B7B7DFD.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 140 mm; maximum body width 11 mm. Number of body rings: 61. Colour: Body dark brown; legs and antennae light brown. Collum: Anterior produced into narrow lobe, with 3 complete striae (Fig. 13 d). Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Proximally oval with long laterally deflected mesial extension (Fig. 13 c). Gonopod: (Figs 13 a, 13 b) Apex of sternum reaching level of paracoxite apex; paracoxite fused tightly to metaplica, apex flat. Telocoxites touching and parallel up to level of apical metaplical process (Figs 13 a, 13 b). Proplicae broadly rounded apically; central groove of proplica flanked by gently raised edges. Medial lobe of distal proplica short and rounded apically. Opposite metaplicae separate at level of lateral metaplical process. Medial ridge of metaplicae extend from lateral metaplical process to apex of apical metaplical process. Lateral metaplical process deflected anteriad, and extending beyond lateral margins of paracoxite; lateral metaplical process narrow proximally, widens and tapering distally. Proximad lobe produced from wider part of lateral metaplical process, lobe extending towards telopodite (Fig. 13 a). Lateral metaplical process and apical metaplical process at acute angle (Fig. 13 a). Apical metaplical process triangular, slightly deflected laterally and wider apart distally; apical metaplical process shaped like an inverted triangle (Fig. 13 a). Medial edges of opposite apical metaplical processes form a V-shape distally.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C427738FF14486F2B7B7DFD.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from a single locality at the Sahwe River in Mavuradonha Wilderness Area, in western Zimbabwe	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C427738FF14486F2B7B7DFD.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The triangular shape of the apical metaplical process of the gonopod distinguishes C. triangulatus from congeners. However, the shapes of the lateral metaplical process and antetorsal process do not show significant difference from those of C. conatus, C. mazowensis and C. vumbaensis. The medial edges of the opposite coxites of the gonopod of C. triangulatus seem to be fused up to the level of the lateral metaplical process as in the gonopods of C. mazowensis.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C477735FF144A5E2AA37ADD.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype: ZIMBABWE: 1 3, Chimanimani [19 0 47 ' S, 32 0 52 ' E], 1957, (NMZ / D 602) Additional material examined: SOUTH AFRICA: 1 3, Kruger National Park [22 0 08 ' S, 31 0 03 ' E], (NMSA 9273). ZIMBABWE: 1 3, Chimanimani [19 0 47 ' S, 32 0 52 ' E], 1957, (NMSA 7223); 1 3, Chimanimani [19 0 47 ' S, 32 0 52 ' E], 1963, (NMSA 8949); 1 3, Nyanga [18 0 12 ' S, 32 0 43 ' E], 1998, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 21937); 1 3, Chirinda Forest [20 0 40 ' S, 32 0 60 ' E], 1998, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 20507); 1 3, Eastern Highlands Tea Estates [18 0 12 ' S, 32 0 43 ' E], 2008, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 21937); 1 3, Mount Silinda [20 0 40 ' S, 32 0 60 ' E], 1955, (NMSA 6250). 1 3, Pungwe River, Honde Valley [18 0 14 ' S, 32 0 40 ' E], x. 1998, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 20492); 1 3, Gweru [19 0 27 ' S, 29 0 49 ' E], 6. xii. 2003, T. Mwabvu (NMSA 20494).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C477735FF144A5E2AA37ADD.taxon	etymology	Etymology: The specific name refers to the Vumba Mountains (75 km north of Chimanimani) which are part of the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe, where vumbaensis is common.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C477735FF144A5E2AA37ADD.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis: Apex of apical metaplical process flat; apical metaplical process convex laterally (Fig. 14 a).	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C477735FF144A5E2AA37ADD.taxon	description	Description: Size: Body length 130 – 215 mm; maximum body width 7 – 15 mm. Number of body rings: 58 – 67. Colour: Body black; legs and antennae reddish brown or dark brown. Collum: Broad with rounded anterior lobe, with 3 – 5 complete striae and an incomplete stria (Fig. 14 d). Pre-femoral process of 1 st pair of male legs: Proximally wide and parallel, mesial apical extension nippleshaped and deflected laterally (Fig. 14 c). Gonopod: (Figs 14 a, 14 b) Apex of sternum not extending to level of paracoxite apex; paracoxite rounded apically (Figs 14 a, 14 b). Apex of proplica wide; medial lobe of apical proplica long and extends distally. Subapical groove present on proplicae. Metaplicae narrow proximally. Lateral metaplical process narrow proximally leading to crescent-shaped arrowhead apex; distally tapering. Proximal lobe of arrowhead short, extending towards telopodite (Figs 14 a, 14 b). Oral fold of apical metaplical process overlaps proximal part of lateral metaplical process.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C477735FF144A5E2AA37ADD.taxon	distribution	Distribution: Known from the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe; Kruger National Park, South Africa and western Mozambique.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
080E878B1C477735FF144A5E2AA37ADD.taxon	discussion	Remarks: There are variations in the size of the gonopods and the orientation of the lateral metaplical process within and between populations. The gonopod of C. vumbaensis resembles closely that of C. mazowensis. The two species differ in the convexity of the lateral edges of the metaplicae, the shape of the apex of the apical metaplical process and the shape of the lateral metaplical process. The longer lateral metaplical process of C. vumbaensis closely resembles that of C. conatus and C. triangulatus than C. mazowensis. C. vumbaensis has been recorded from a wide range of vegetation types and altitudes. In Zimbabwe the species is found in miombo woodland and montane vegetation at altitude greater than 1 000 m above sea level. Further south C. vumbaensis occurs in dry savanna at altitude below 500 m above sea level, in southern Zimbabwe and Kruger National Park, South Africa.	en	Mwabvu, Tarombera, Hamer, Michelle, Slotow, Rob, Barraclough, David (2010): A revision of the taxonomy and distribution of Archispirostreptus Silvestri 1895 (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae), and description of a new spirostreptid genus with three new species. Zootaxa 2567: 1-49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.197288
