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

(Figs. 21­27 in Brundin 1943; Figs. 34, F­N in Yosii & Sawada 1976; Figs. 53­63, 65, 67)

Atheta (Panalota) jessoensis Brundin, 1943: 22 .

Atheta (Psammostiba) jessoensis: Yosii & Sawada, 1976: 84 . Atheta (Psammostiba) jessoensis: Sawada, 1977: 173 .

Examined material: Russia: Maritime Territory (Primorskiy Kray): 20 specimens, Dalnegorsk Distr., env. of Rudnaya Pristan', "Smychka" Research Station, seashore, in seaweed (V.I.Gusarov), 11.ix.1987 (SPSU).

Diagnosis. Psammostiba jessoensis can be recognized by smooth posterior margin of male tergum 8, and by the distinct shape of the aedeagus (Figs. 34, J­N: Yosii & Sawada 1976) and spermatheca (Fig. 27: Brundin 1943).

Psammostiba jessoensis differs from P. comparabilis and P. kenaii by lack of crenulation of the posterior margin of male tergum 8.

Distribution. Psammostiba jessoensis is known from Japan (northern Honshu and Hokkaido) and Russia (Maritime Territory).