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Astata Latreille, 1796 (Hymenoptera, Astatidae) from Africa, south of the Sahara

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Astata namibiensis sp. nov., A. rufoatra sp. nov. and A. tropicana sp. nov. from Namibia are described. An overview and a key to Astata species inhabiting Africa, south of the Sahara, is provided.

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