Horniella sp. 2

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. 2

Figs 50 B, 52B; Map 1

Material examined. 1 ♀, labeled ‘ China: Yunnan Prov., Nabanhe N. R., Beng-gang-ha-ni, Nanmuga River [ca.], alt., 1650 m, 30.iv.2009, Jia-Yao Hu & Zi-Wei Yin leg. / Horniella sp. 2, ♀, det. Z.-W. Yin, 2014’ ( SNUC).

Measurements. Female ( Fig. 50 B). BL 2.84 mm, HL 0.64 mm, HW 0.56 mm, PL 0.59 mm, PW 0.59 mm, EL 0.67 mm, EW 1.19 mm, AL 0.94 mm, AW 1.32 mm. Each eye composed of about 25 facets.

Distribution. Southwest China: Yunnan ( Map 1 ).

Remarks. The moderately small size and the distribution in southern Yunnan of this female indicates a distinct species. The female genital complex ( Fig. 52 B) 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.