Disparrhopalites tergestinus (Collembola, Sminthuridae): A new cave species from northeastern Italy

Abstract A new sminthurid Collembola cave species is described from northeastern Italy: Disparrhopalites tergestinus n. sp. The new taxon is characterised by the lack of ocelli, the subdivision of the IV antennal article into 14 sub‐articles and the claw without inner teeth. These features allowed the new species to be distinguished from the congeneric D. patrizii, the other species of the genus known so far. The systematic position of the new species and the distribution of the genus are discussed.