Aleochara (Ceranota) penicillata PEYERIMHOFF, 1901 (Map 2)

M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d: Greece: 1♂, Flórina, Oros Verno, Vigla, ski resort, 40°46'N, 21°16'E, 1660 m, 15.IX.2015 - 8.VI.2017, leg. Giachino & Vailati (cAss) ; 1 ex., Arta, Kakarditza, Melissourgi, Oros Tourla, 39°29'N, 21°10'E, 1420 m, 15.VI.2008 - 18.VI.2010, leg. Giachino & Vailati (cAss) ; 3 exs., Kastoriá, Oros Vório, above Kotíli, 40°20'N, 21°00'E, 1465 m, 17.VI.2008 - 14.VI.2010, leg. Giachino & Vailati (cAss) .

C o m m e n t: This species was previously known only from the Alps and adjacent regions (ASSING 2009b). The above first records from Greece, reveal that it is widespread also in the Balkans (Map 2). The specimens examined were all collected with subterranean pitfall traps.