Occultastella Trewick gen. nov.

(Figures 3, 10–12)

Diagnosis: A small, dark, delicate tokoriro with slim body and fine legs. Distinctive, contrasting, pale, flame-shaped markings on pronotum.

Etymology: Latin Occulta: concealed, in recognition of the cryptic habits of this animal that allowed it to remain undocumented. Latin stella: star, in reference to the distinctive pale, flame-shaped markings in the dorsal surface of the head. Hidden star.