Claus, 1879
Peduncle in males ANT I curved, more than third of first ART of flagellum in length. P I and II simple (Parascelus edwardsi 1, Parascelus typhoides 2). P I shorter than P II. ART 5 of P I and II slightly widened distally, with small rounded distal processes. ART 2 of P VI long, narrowing in distal half, with or without short fissure (Parascelus edwardsi 2, Parascelus typhoides 4). In all UR, endopodites fused with basipodites. Endopodite of UR I lanceolate, narrow.
Two species:
Parascelus edwardsi Claus, 1879
Parascelus typhoides Claus, 1879
Species distinguished practically by proportions of P I, II and VI.