Roestes molossus (Kner, 1858) Cynopot. molossus Kner, 1858b:168 [8]. Type locality: aus Matogrosso, Rio Guaporé und von Caiçara. [ Brazil ; Information about type locality cited later by Kner (1860)]. Syntypes: NMW 68754–55 (2, 2), 92856 (2).

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Roestes molossus (Kner, 1858) Cynopot. molossus Kner, 1858b:168 [8]. Type locality: aus Matogrosso, Rio Guaporé und von Caiçara. [ Brazil; Information about type locality cited later by Kner (1860)]. Syntypes: NMW 68754–55 (2, 2), 92856 (2).

Distribution: 319, 321 (Menezes, Lucena, 1998).