Horniella sp. 4

Yin, Zi-Wei & Li, Li-Zhen, 2014, Revision of the Oriental genus Horniella Raffray (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae), Zootaxa 3850 (1), pp. 1-83 : 34

Horniella sp. 4

Figs 50 D, 52D; Map 1

Material examined. 1 ♀, labeled ‘ CHINA: Yunnan [CH07-30]. Nujiang Lisu Aut. Pref ., Nu Shan , 7 km NNW Coajiang , 25°43’29’’N, 99°07’57’’E, 2420 m, second. pine forest with shrubs, litter, bark, sifted, 11.vi.2007, M. Schülke / Horniella sp. 4, ♀, det. Z.- W. Yin, 2014’ (pcMS).

Measurements. Female ( Fig. 50 D). BL 3.56 mm, HL 0.76 mm, HW 0.68 mm, PL 0.73 mm, PW 0.71 mm, EL 0.88 mm, EW 1.37 mm, AL 1.19 mm, AW 1.46 mm. Each eye composed of about 40 facets.

Distribution. Southwest China: Yunnan ( Map 1 ).

Remarks. The large size combined with the long median carina on tergite IV of this female indicates a distinct species, in comparison with the other species in Yunnan. The genital complex ( Fig. 52 D) is illustrated for reference to future study.

Figures

MAP 1. Distribution of Horniella species in China.

FIGURE 50. Female habitus of unnamed Horniella species. A. H. sp. 1. B. H. sp. 2. C. H. sp. 3. D. H. sp. 4. E. H. sp. 5. F. H. sp. 6. Scales: 1.0 mm.

FIGURE 52. Female genital complex of Horniella species. A. H. sp. 1. B. H. sp. 2. C. H. sp. 3. D. H. sp. 4. E. H. sp. 5. F. H. sp. 6. G. H. sp. 7. H. H. sp. 8. I. H. sp. 9. J. H. sp. 10. Scales: 0.2 mm.