Horniella sp. 8

Yin, Zi-Wei & Li, Li-Zhen, 2014, Revision of the Oriental genus Horniella Raffray (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae), Zootaxa 3850 (1), pp. 1-83 : 74

Horniella sp. 8

Figs 51 B, 52H; Map 6

Material examined. 1 ♀, labeled ‘ Sarawak, v.1978, Gunung Mulu N. P. , 50–100 m, Hammond, Marshall / Alluv. for., litter, B. M. 1978-49 / Horniella sp. 8, ♀, det. Z.-W. Yin, 2014’ ( MHNG).

Measurements. Female ( Fig. 51 B). BL 3.88 mm, HL 0.87 mm, HW 0.73 mm, PL 0.81 mm, PW 0.71 mm, EL 0.94 mm, EW 1.32 mm, AL 1.26 mm, AW 1.35 mm. Each eye composed of about 40 facets.

Distribution. East Malaysia: Sarawak ( Map 6 ).

Remarks. This female is similar to those of H. smetanai in external appearance, but the structure of the genital complex is quite different ( Fig. 52 H, versus Fig. 49 H), indicating a separate species.

Figures

MAP 6. Distribution of Horniella species in Malaysia.

FIGURE 49. Female genital complex of Horniella species, in dorsal view. A. H. intricata. B. H. kaengkrachan. C. H. khaosabap. D. H. loebli. E. H. prolixo. F. H. philippina. G. H. pilosa. H. H. smetanai. I. H. cibodas. Scales: 0.2 mm.

FIGURE 51. Female habitus of unnamed Horniella species. A. H. sp. 7. B. H. sp. 8. C. H. sp. 9. D. H. sp. 10. E. H. sp. 11. 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.