Horniella sp. 3

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. 3

Figs 50 C, 52C; Map 1

Material examined. 1 ♀, labeled ‘ CHINA: Yunnan, Dali Bai Aut. , Pref ., 36 km N Dali , ruderal pasture with pines and shrubs, 26°01’20’’N, 100°08’14’’E, 2156 m, litter, sifted under pines and shrubs, 24.viii.2009, leg. M. Schülke [CH09-04] / Horniella sp. 3, ♀, det. Z.-W. Yin, 2014’ (pcMS).

Measurements. Female ( Fig. 50 C). BL 2.87 mm, HL 0.59 mm, HW 0.52 mm, PL 0.59 mm, PW 0.56 mm, EL 0.73 mm, EW 1.119 mm, AL 0.96 mm, AW 1.16 mm. Each eye composed of about 30 facets.

Distribution. Southwest China: Yunnan ( Map 1 ).

Remarks. The collection site of this female is close to that of H. schuelkei described above, but the much smaller size indicates a separate species. The female genital complex ( Fig. 52 C) 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.