Scaphisoma imuganense LÖBL , 1972

Ivan Löbl & Ryo Ogawa, 2016, On the Scaphisomatini (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Scaphidiinae) of the Philippines, IV: the genera Sapitia ACHARD and Scaphisoma LEACH, Linzer biologische Beiträge 48 (2), pp. 1339-1492 : 1391

5.2.13.5. Scaphisoma imuganense LÖBL, 1972

Scaphisoma imuganense LÖBL, 1972 : 91, Figs 27, 28. Holotype 6, ZMUB; type locality: Imugan.

Additional material examined: Luzon, Ilicos Norte Prov., Bangui, I.1918, leg. G. Böttcher, 1 ex. (ZMUB); Luzon, Mountain Prov., Sayangan, 2300 m, 10. and 12.VII.1985, leg. M. Sakai, 8 ex. (EUMJ, MHNG); Luzon, Mountain Prov., near Sagada, 15-19.XII.1970, leg. L. Deharveng & J. Orousset, 12 ex. (MHNG, BZLA); Luzon, Mountain Prov., Sagada, Latipan Cave, 15.XII.1979, leg. L. Deharveng & J. Orousset, 1 ex. (MHNG); Luzon, Mountain Prov., near Latan Underground River, 24.XII.1979, leg. L. Deharveng & J. Orousset, 1 ex. (MHNG); Luzon, Benguet Prov., Baguio, 1500 m, near Crystal Caves, 1-2.I.1980, leg. L. Deharveng & J. Orousset, 1 ex. (MHNG).

D i s t r i b u t i o n: Philippines: Luzon.

Comments. This may may be readily distinguished from other members of the group by the fused mesepimera.