Rugilus (Eurystilicus) ceylanensis (Kraatz, 1859)

Assing, Volker, 2019, A revision of Palaearctic and Oriental Rugilus. VI. Two new species Irom China, a new synonymy, and additional records (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Paederinae), Linzer biologische Beiträge 51 (1), pp. 5-20 : 16-17

Rugilus (Eurystilicus) ceylanensis (KRAATZ 1859)

M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d: Pakistan: 2 exs., Islamabad, E7 Hillside road, 33°43'N, 73°03'E, 600 m, 1-15.IX.2012, leg. Sabatinelli (cMat, cAss); 1 ex., same data, but 15.IX.2011 (cMat). India: 1 ex., border Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, Bhalukpong, 27°01'N, 92°39'E, 150 m, flight interception trap, 1.-8.V.2012, leg. Dembický ( ZFMK). Indonesia: 4♂♂, Jawa Berat, Mount Halimun , 19- 25.VIII.2009, leg. Majer (cAss) ; 1 ex., North Sumatra, Berastagi env., Sibayak Mt. , 3°14'N, 98°30'E, 1800 m, 4-5.II.2001, leg. Koč ảrek ( NMP) .

C o m m e n t: Rugilus ceylanensis is the most widespread species of the genus, its vast distribution ranging from the Himalaya to the Philippines, Australia, Hawaii, and North America ( ASSING 2012a, 2012b, 2013, 2014, 2015). The above specimens from Islamabad represent the first records from Pakistan.