Description and phylogenetic relationships of Rodentolepis gnoskei n. sp. (Cyclophyllidea: Hymenolepididae) from a shrew Suncus varilla minor in Malawi

► We describe a new species Rodentolepis gnoskei from shrews in Malawi. ► Molecular phylogenetic analysis suggests polyphyly of Rodentolepis. ► R. gnoskei is phylogenetically closest to Rodentolepis fraterna from rodents. ► R. gnoskei n. sp. is only provisionally placed in Rodentolepis.