Rugilus (Eurystilicus) japonicus

Assing, Volker, 2019, A revision of Palaearctic and Oriental Rugilus. VI. Two new species Irom China, a new synonymy, and additional records (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Paederinae), Linzer biologische Beiträge 51 (1), pp. 5-20 : 17-18

Rugilus (Eurystilicus) japonicus W ATANABE, 1961

M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d: Thailand: 1♂, Chiang Rai, Wiangpapao Distr., Huam Nam Guen, 1250 m, 21-22.II.2017, leg. Rossi & Bernardi (cAss). Vietnam: 4 exs., Củc Phutong National Park, 20.32°N, 105.62°E, 360 m, sifted, 19.VI.2017, leg. Brunke et al. (CNC, cAss); 1 ex., Củc Phutong National Park , 20.29°N, 105.67°E, 260 m, 19.VI.2017, leg. Brunke et al. ( CNC) .

C o m m e n t: Rugilus japonicus is widespread from Sri Lanka across most of the

Oriental and southern East Palaearctic regions to South Japan and the Philippines ( ASSING 2012a, 2015).