Xerapelpa franjevici Kasalo & Skejo 2025, n. sp.

Xerapelpa franjevici Kasalo & Skejo, n. sp. (Figs 24-26) urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act: 5074CAB7-69DC-406D-B091-A65BC0F91C5C TYPE MATERIAL. — Holotype. New Caledonia • 1 ♀ holotype; Forêt Thy Reserve; 22°11’5”S, 166°32’13”E; 150 m a.s.l.; 21.V.1984; Monteith, Cook leg.; MNHN-EO-CAELIF11315. Paratype. New Caledonia • 1 ♀; Forêt Thy Reserve; 22°11’5”S, 166°32’13”E; 150 m a.s.l.; 21.V.1984; Monteith, Cook leg.; QM Reg. No. T 258450. TYPE LOCALITY. — Province Sud, Forêt Thy Reserve, 150 m. MATERIAL EXAMINED. — New Caledonia • 2 ♀; Mt Koghis; 22°10’37”S, 166°30’28”E; 500 m a.s.l.; 27.I.2002; Monteith leg; pyrethrum, hand collecting; QM. DISTRIBUTION. — The extreme south of New Caledonia. HABITAT. — Found at night in humid forests, on decomposing tree trunks on the ground. ETYMOLOGY. — Named for Dr Damjan Franjević, the professor at the Department of Biology at the University of Zagreb, who has continuously provided immense inspiration and support to NK and JS. DIAGNOSIS. — Antennae filiform, composed of 13 visible segments. Segments 5-6 with medium-long protrusions at their apices. Median carina distinct and elevated throughout its length, forming moderate elevation above lateral lobes. Third tarsal segment not significantly expanded.