Hister quadrimaculatus Linnaeus, 1758

Penati, Fabio, 2009, An updated catalogue of the Histeridae (Coleoptera) of Sardinia, with faunistic, zoogeographical, ecological and conservation remarks *, Zootaxa 2318, pp. 197-280 : 219-220

14. Hister quadrimaculatus Linnaeus

Hister quadrimaculatus Lin. v. gagates Illg. : Bertolini 1872 –1878: 83

Hister quadrimaculatus Fab. : Costa 1883: 40

Hister 4- maculatus L.: Bertolini 1904: 48

Literature data. “All of Italy ” ( Bertolini 1904; Porta 1926). “ Sardinia ” ( Bargagli 1871; Bertolini 1872 –1878; Bickhardt 1910; Luigioni 1929; Barajon 1966; Vienna 1980; Audisio et al. 1995; Yélamos & Lackner 2004). Cagliari prov.: Ballao, 12.III.1998 (CPV). Cagliari, city, 5.VI.1982, in cat litter, CM, 1 ex (CCMe); idem, Monte Claro, 1.IV.1980, on sheep dung, CM, 1 ex (CCMe). Elmas, 17.VII.1977, in cow dung, CM, 1 ex (CCMe). Monti dei Sette Fratelli, Monte Cresia, 700 m, 5.V.1982, CM, 2 ex (CCMe). Villaspeciosa, dint., sd (CCMe). Nuoro prov.: Altopiano di Olai, VII.1939, 1 ex ( Vienna 1971). Isili, dint., 420 m, 29.VI.1973, in cow dung, CM, 1 ex (CCMe). Macomer, loc. Cabudebbene, 22.IV.1974, CM, 3 ex (CPV). Macomer, stagno di Bara, 600 m, 23.V.1955, GMi, 1 ex (MSNM); idem, VIII.1964, FT, 1 ex (CFP); idem, 30.IV.1974, CM, 1 ex (MSNTO ex-coll. P. Vienna); idem, 27.IV.1980, CM, 1 ex (CCMe); idem, 6.IV.1986, CM, 2 ex (CGN, CPC). Meana Sardo, staz. FdS, 600 m, 4.VI.1983, CM, 1 ex (CCMe). Monte Arquerì, 22.V.1962, MM, 1 ex (CMM). Nuoro ( Müller 1955). Nuragus, loc. Perdadda, 340 m, 24.III.1978, under stone, CM, 1 ex (CCMe). Nurri, Pran ‘e Muro [= Plano e Muro], 18.IX.1941, ES, 4 ex (CGMü). Sindia, 24.V.1974, CM, 1 ex (CPV). Oristano prov.: Abbasanta, dint., 300 m, 11.II.1982, under stone, CM, 1 ex (CCMe). Paulilatino, dint. staz. FdS, 250 m, 26.II.1986, under stone, CM, 1 ex (CCMe); idem, rio Pitziu, 22.II.1971, CM, 1 ex (MSNTO ex-coll. P. Vienna). San Vero Milis, stagno Sale Porcus, 25.IV.1982, under stone, CM, 1 ex (CCMe). Sassari prov.: Arzachena, sd, LC, 3 ex (MSNM). Monte Limbara, foot, plain named “vuccaccia”, 11.VI.1882, near fox carcass, ACo ( Costa 1883). Nulvi, 24.V.1974, MF, 4 ex (CMF). Osilo, 24.V.1974, MF, 5 ex (CMF). Palau, III.1943, RF, 1 ex (CMM).

Unpublished records. “ Sardinia ”, sd, 1 ex ( CFB); idem, sd, UL , 1 ex ( CAD); idem, sd, GLe, 3 ex (CGMü). Cagliari prov. : Domusnovas , dint. sa Duchessa, 350 m, strada per [= road to] Perda Niedda, 8. VI .2004, small stream in holm oak wood, collected by hand, GN, 1 ex ( CNBFVR). Iglesias , Genna Bogai , 5.II.2004, LF, 1 ex ( MSNG). Nuoro prov.: Aritzo, VIII.1911, AD, 1 ex ( CAD) ; idem, loc. Su Pranu , 10.VII.1967, 1 ex ( DPPS). Arzana, loc. Siccaderba, 850 m, 25.IV.1983, in cow dung, CM , 1 ex (CCMe). Belvì , rio Occile, 500 m, 21.VII.2001, in sheep fleece, CM , 1 ex (CCMe). Bosa , 15. V .1966, EC, 1 ex ( DPPS). Fonni, rio Dudulu , 19. VI .1965, 5 ex ( DPPS). Laconi, loc. Funtamela, staz. FdS and dint., 714–720 m, 24. V .1995, on cow dung, CM, 1 ex (CCMe). Macomer , loc. Bara, staz. FdS, 650 m, 9.X.1981, on dog carcass, CM , 1 ex (CCMe); idem, loc. sa Serra , 650–700 m, 31.III.1996, in cow dung, CM , 1 ex (CCMe). Monte Albo , 600–800 m, 30. VI .2004, PC/GS, 1 ex ( CPC). Orgosolo , sd, 1 ex ( MZUF). Seui, 7.V.1902 and 24.IV.1909, AD, 3 ex ( CAD) . Urzulei , Supramonte, loc. Fennau, 950 m, 30.IV.1993, in cow dung, CM , 1 ex (CCMe). Oristano prov. : Abbasanta, rio Merchis, 300 m, 1.II.1989, under stone, CM , 1 ex (CCMe). Oristano , 20. V .1976, SR, 1 ex (CGRa); idem, 28.IV.1987, SR, 1 ex (CGRa). Villa Verde [= Bannari], 10. V .1908, AD, 1 ex ( CAD). Sassari prov. : Alà dei Sardi, 15. V .1907, AD, 1 ex ( CAD). Alghero , loc. Scala Picada, 23.III.1957, 2 ex ( DPPS). Sassari, 15.IV.1902, AD, 1 ex ( CAD) ; idem, loc. Argentiera , 9.IV.2006, LF, 1 ex ( MSNG). Tempio Pausania, 21.IV.1903, AD, 1 ex ( CAD) ; idem, 27. VI .1950, 1 ex (DPPS).

Chorotype. 1.09 TEM (Turano-Europeo-Mediterranean).

Italian distribution. All regions except Aosta Valley.

Ecology. Occurs on excrements, decomposing vegetable matter and carcasses, but is often also found under stones or roaming on the ground generally at medium-low altitudes: indeed, in the whole of central and northern Italy it remains below 600 m, whereas in the south and the islands it is sometimes found at higher elevations.