Schistostoma albopilosum group

Diagnosis: This new species group is characterised by pubescent eyes, modified male midleg and a shortened hypandrial lobe fused to the epandrium basally.

Remarks: This group currently includes S. albopilosum from southern Europe and three southern African species, S. brandbergensis sp. n., S. kalkgat sp. n. and S. stuckenbergi . Justification of this species group is given under ‘Discussion’.