Genus Craspodema Gerlach, 1954

Diagnosis. Lateral differentiation of body cuticle very prominent as longitudinal rows of enlarged punctations with broad lateral fields between them.

Number of species: 2

Type species: Craspodema octogoniata (Gerlach, 1954)

List of valid species: The present list of valid species is in accordance with Gerlach & Riemann (1973) and Vanaverbeke et al. (2015). For each species taxonomical notes and geographical distribution are provided.

C. octogoniata (Gerlach, 1954); Gerlach, 1954: 99–101, Fig. 2 a–e [ Kraspedonema octogoniatum]; Gerlach 1956: 434 ( Craspodema nom. nov.) (St. Honorat, French Coast, Mediterranean Sea).

C. reflectans Gerlach, 1964; Gerlach, 1964: 70 –72, Fig. 1 a–h (Gahafaro atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean).