Pseudopalpares parvopunctatus sp. n. from Botswana and Namibia is described and compared
to Pseudopalpares sparsus (McLachlan, 1867), Pseudopalpares sobrinus (Navás, 1912)
(comb. n.), and Pseudopalpares nyicanus (Kolbe, 1897) (comb. n.) which are moved to
a new combination. The lectotype of Pseudopalpares sparsus (McLachlan, 1867) is designated
from male syntype of Palpares sparsus McLachlan, 1867 (present designation). The female
syntype of Palpares sparsus McLachlan, 1867 is conspecific with Pseudopalpares sobrinus
(Navás, 1912). The type specimen of Palpares aemulus Péringuey, 1911 is re-examined
and the synonym status of Pseudopalpares nyicanus (Kolbe, 1897) is confirmed. A key
for species is also given.
