A lectotype is chosen forClimacograptus scalaris(Hisinger), a species which has not often been successfully identified since its' original definition in Sweden. It is proposed that several subsequently described subspecies should be raised to specific status. The subgenusGlyptograptus (Pseudoglyptograptus) is recognised in Sweden in Törnquist's (1890) specimens ofC. scalaris. G.(Pseudoglyptograptus) is reviewed, and three forms are left under open nomenclature.