With the description of two species, genus Ardis Konow is reported and reviewed from India. the species dealt herewith include A. asulea Smith previously reported from Pakistan and A. synasulca a new addition to science. A key to World of this genus is provided.
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Manuscript Published on 01 March 1997
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