Revision of the North American Genus Bistanta Anderson, 2018

Abstract. 1. Historical literature review of all nomenclature associated with Bistanta Anderson, 2018 is charted.  2.  Present status of all Bistanta type specimens is documented. 3. Biogeographical influences upon Bistanta distribution are discussed.  4. The synonymy of B. tolteca with B. mexicana is rejected and three new species are proposed. 5.  Bistanta  is redescribed with inclusion of a dichotomous key to species. 6.  All five species are diagnosed and treated.