Abstract
A new genus and species of Pleidae, Heteroplea stictosoma is described from Venezuela. The new genus Heteroplea differs from other genera in having a distinct callus on the occiput and an ovipositor without spines, as well has having a variable medial sternal carina. The genus resembles Plea in having three tarsomeres on each leg but appears closer to Neoplea in many other characters. This species was collected from a hydropetric habitat, which is different than other pleid species normally inhabit. With the addition of this new genus, an updated key to the genera of Pleidae is provided.
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