Redescription of Allolobophora dugesi getica Pop, 1947 and its allocation to the genus Cernosvitovia Omodeo, 1956 (Oligochaeta Lumbricidae)

The earthworm species Allolobophora dugesi var. getica Pop, 1947 due to the inadequate description has long been misinterpreted and consequently several synonym names were described. During a survey of the Pop collection kept in the Zoological Museum of the Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj we discovered the type specimens of Allolobophora dugesi var. getica. A detailed examination of the adult type specimen revealed that its male pore is located on the clitellum. Consequently, A. dugesi var. getica should be placed to the genus Cernosvitovia. For the specimen revealed a new and more complete description is given, furthermore the taxonomy of several other Cernosvitovia species are discussed.