Ocychinus monticola Smetana, 2003

Smetana, Aleš, 2006, Contributions to the knowledge of the “ Staphylinus­complex ” (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Staphylinini) of China. Part 14. The genus Ocychinus Smetana 2003. Section 2, Zootaxa 1317, pp. 35-40 : 36

Ocychinus monticola Smetana, 2003

Ocychinus monticola Smetana, 2003: 109 .

New records. CHINA: Yunnan: Zhongdian, 10.VII.2005, M. Janata, ♂ (ASC); Diqing Tibet. Aut. Pref., Zhongdian Co., Xue Shan, near lake, 23 km S Zhongdian, 3895 m, 27° 37.1N 99°38.5'E, 6–15.VI.2005, M. Schülke, 10♂♂, Ψ (ASC, MSC); same but D. W. Wrase, 13♂♂, Ψ (ASC, MSC); same but 3675–3725 m, 27° 36.3N 99°41.5'E, 2.VI.2005, D. W. Wrase, ♂, Ψ (MSC).

Comments. The specimens from Xue Shan were taken from vinegar baited pitfall traps set in a devastated mixed forest. Only the male holotype of this species, taken in the northern part of Xue Shan near Zhongdian, was known until now. Ocychinus monticola seems to be widely distributed in high elevation habitats of Xue Shan.