forficula species group

The six species of this group are recognized from those of the meinertzhageni group by having both sexes with only one long seta on each lateral temple margin (Figs. 11, 24), male genitalia with a conspicuous elongate tapered penis (Figs. 12, 14, 17, 20, 22), and females with setae posterior to subgenital plate as in Figs. 10, 18, or 23, with few setae grouped around pair of inwardly pointing sclerites.