Psammostiba kamtschatica (Brundin, 1943), comb. nov.

(Figs. 20, 26 in Brundin 1943; Fig. 35 in Yosii & Sawada 1976)

Atheta (Panalota) kamtschatica Brundin, 1943: 21

Atheta (Psammostiba) kamtschatica: Yosii & Sawada, 1976: 84 .

Examined material: Russia: Sakhalin Region:, Kuril Islands, Rasshua Island, SW part, W of Serp Mt., seashore, 47º43.24'N 152º58.36'E (Yu.M.Marusik), 12­13.viii.1992; 3

, Kuril Islands, Urup Island, Negodnaya Bay, Vstrechnyy Ck., seashore, 45º57.55'N 150º10.33'E (Yu.M.Marusik), 29.viii.1995 (all ­ SPSU).

Diagnosis. Psammostiba kamtschatica can be recognized by smooth posterior margin of male tergum 8, and by the distinct shape of the aedeagus (Figs. 35, H­K: Yosii & Sawada 1976) and spermatheca (Fig. 26: Brundin 1943)

Psammostiba kamtschatica differs from P. comparabilis and P. k e n a i i by lack of crenulation of the posterior margin of male tergum 8.

Distribution. Psammostiba kamtschatica is known from Russia (Kamchatka Peninsula, Kuril Islands) and northern Japan (Hokkaido).