taxonID	type	description	language	source
039487C55956744FFF69BC53FA91FEC3.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Greece: 3 exs., Crete, south coast, Frangokastello, 35 ° 11 ' N, 24 ° 13 ' E, 5 m, at light, 13. V. 2008, leg. Schnitter (NME, cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55956744FFF69BC53FA91FEC3.taxon	discussion	Comment: Sunius fallax is widespread and rather common in southeastern Europe. It has repeatedly been reported from Crete (ASSING 2008 a, 2013, 2015).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55956744FFCEBBD73FB14F803.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Greece: 1 ♂, Pelopónnisos, NW Panapoulos, 37 ° 49 ' N, 21 ° 40 ' E, 540 m, oak forest, 23. IV. – 3. V. 2007, leg. Schnitter & Arndt (NME).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55956744FFCEBBD73FB14F803.taxon	discussion	Comment: The confirmed distribution of S. hellenicus is confined to Corfu and the Pelopónnisos, Greece. For a distribution map see ASSING (2008 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55956744FFCEBB8B3FC51F9A3.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Morocco: 1 ex., Oukaimeden district, Ait-Lekak village area, 31 ° 17 ' N, 7 ° 49 ' W, 1650 m, leg. Anichtchenko (cSha). Spain: 6 exs., Alicante, NW El Castell de Guadalest, 1 km W Beniarda, 38 ° 41 ' N, 0 ° 13 ' W, 550 m, 25. XI. 2013, leg. Forcke (MNHUB, cAss); 4 exs. [teneral], Alicante, W Benigembla, Pla de Petracos, 38 ° 46 ' N, 0 ° 11 ' W, 470 m, 23. XI. 2013, leg. Forcke (MNHUB); 5 exs. [partly teneral], Alicante, W Benigembla, Pla de Petracos, 38 ° 46 ' N, 0 ° 11 ' W, 475 m, 19. XI. 2013, leg. Forcke (MNHUB); 10 exs. [partly teneral], Alicante, W Benigembla, Bco. de Malafi, 38 ° 46 ' N, 0 ° 12 ' W, 520 m, 29. XI. 2013, leg. Forcke (MNHUB, cAss). France: 1 ex., Beziers, Portiragnes Plage, 8. X. 1996, leg. Ziegler (NME).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55956744FFCEBB8B3FC51F9A3.taxon	discussion	Comment: Like the preceding species, S. ovaliceps has an Atlanto-Mediterranean distribution, which is illustrated in ASSING (2008 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55956744FFCEBBA93FBDCFCE3.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Morocco: 1 ex., Tetouan, 600 m, 25. V. 1994, leg. Majzlan (NHMW). Spain: 4 exs., Madrid, 10 km NW Tres Cantos, 22. – 23. VII. 2011, leg. Anichtchenko (cSha, cAss). Portugal: 2 exs., Algarve, Armacao de Pera, coast, 3. V. 1998, leg. Hieke & Wendt (MNHUB, cAss); 1 ex., Algarve, Serra Monchique, Fóia Mt., 800 m, 1. V. 1998, leg. Hieke & Wendt (MNHUB).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55956744FFCEBBA93FBDCFCE3.taxon	discussion	Comment: The Atlanto-Mediterranean distribution of S. propinquus ranges from the Western Mediterranean (Northwest Africa, Iberian Peninsula), the Azores, and Madeira to Italy and western Central Europe. For a distribution map see ASSING (2008 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFF37B953FED9FB43.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Iran: Teheran: 1 ex., Karaj, University of Agriculture, 35 ° 48 ' N, 51 ° 00 ' E, 1360 m, 25. V. – 8. VI. 2008, leg. Skale (NME). Lorestan: 24 exs., 35 km E Kuhdasht, Kashkan, 33 ° 35 ' N, 47 ° 53 ' E, 1010 m, 17. X. 2011, leg. Frisch (MNHUB, cAss); 3 exs., 30 km E Kuhdasht, 33 ° 35 ' N, 47 ° 51 ' E, 1080 m, 17. X. 2011, leg. Frisch (MNHUB). Ilam: 3 exs., Sarableh – Kuhdasht, NW Sarneh, 33 ° 41 ' N, 47 ° 04 ' E, 890 m, 17. X. 2011, leg. Frisch (MNHUB, cAss); 1 ex., 10 km NW Eyvan, 5 km W Alamdar, 33 ° 52 ' N, 46 ° 11 ' E, 1170 m, 18. X. 2011, leg. Frisch (MNHUB). Gilan: 2 ♀♀, S Astara, Lavandvil, 38 ° 18 ' N, 48 ° 50 ' E, 30 m, 10. X. 2011, leg. Frisch (MNHUB).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFF37B953FED9FB43.taxon	discussion	Comment: Sunius fulgocephalus is widespread in the Caucasus region and has been recorded from Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. For a distribution map see ASSING (2008 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFF37BE13FDAEF923.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Iran: 1 ♂ [brachypterous], Ilam province, 10 km S Ilam City, 33 ° 34 ' N, 46 ° 25 ' E, 1300 m, 19. X. 2011, leg. Frisch (MNHUB); 8 exs. [brachypterous], Yasd province, SW Taft, Dehbala, 31 ° 34 ' N, 54 ° 07 ' E, 2760, 17. V. 2010, leg. Frisch & Serri (MNHUB, cAss); 5 exs. [1 ♀ macropterous], Kerman province, Bardsir – Baft, 10 km SE Qal‘eh Askar, 29 ° 28 ' N, 56 ° 43 ' E, 2950 m, 22. V. 2010, leg. Frisch & Serri (MNHUB, cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFF37BE13FDAEF923.taxon	discussion	Comment: The known distribution of S. iranicus is confined to Iran (ASSING 2008 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFCB1B913FBF0FCC0.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Kyrgyzstan: 1 ♂, Chui, S Tokmok, 3 km E Kyzyl-Suu, Kichi-Almaluu-Say, 42 ° 43 ' N, 75 ° 32 ', 23. VI. 2013, leg. Frisch (MNHUB).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFCB1B913FBF0FCC0.taxon	discussion	Comment: The original description of this recently described species is based on material from Kazakhstan (ASSING 2008 a). The above male represents the first record from Kyrgyzstan.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFF37BBF3FE35FD83.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Iran: 1 ♂, Ardabil province, 15 km S Germi, Beldashi, 38 ° 58 ' N, 48 ° 00 ' E, 1270 m, 12. X. 2011, leg. Frisch (MNHUB).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFF37BBF3FE35FD83.taxon	discussion	Comment: This species has been recorded from Armenia, Turkey, Iran, and Georgia. Its distribution is mapped in ASSING (2008 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFF37BDF3FC2BFE43.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Kyrgyzstan: 2 exs., Batken, Isfana – Isfara, WSW Ozgorush, 39 ° 44 ' N, 70 ° 00 ' E, 1560 m, 23. VI. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB); 1 ex., Batken, S Quvasoy, Majdan, 40 ° 05 ' N, 72 ° 04 ' E, 1370 m, 17. VI. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB); 1 ex., Batken, W Majdan, Chochko-Say, 40 ° 03 ' N, 72 ° 02 ' E, 1640 m, 18. VI. 2012, leg. Frisch (cAss); 1 ex., Jalal Abad, NE Kara-Kul, ESE Kekbel, Karasu river, 41 ° 41 ' N, 72 ° 59 ' E, 1230 m, 2. VII. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB); 1 ex., NE Kara-Kul, N Kekbel, Kekbel pass, 41 ° 43 ' N, 72 ° 55 ' N, 1420 m, 2. VII. 2012, leg. Frisch (cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFF37BDF3FC2BFE43.taxon	discussion	Comment: This species is widespread and not uncommon in Middle Asia. Its distribution is mapped in ASSING (2008 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFCB1B893FB35FB03.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Iran: 1 ♂, Kerman province, Bardsir – Baft, 10 km SE Qal'eh Askar, 29 ° 26 ' N, 56 ° 45 ' E, 3360 m, 22. V. 2010, leg. Frisch & Serri (MNHUB).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFCB1B893FB35FB03.taxon	discussion	Comment: The distribution of S. rubriceps is confined to southern Iran (ASSING 2011 b).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFCB1BFD3FC3DF983.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Saudi Arabia: 1 ♀, Hesua, 610 m, 27. IX. 1981, leg. Büttiker (NHMB); 1 ♀, Khashm Khafs, 13. III. 1981, leg. Büttiker (cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744CFCB1BFD3FC3DF983.taxon	discussion	Comment: Sunius sinaicus is distributed in the Middle East, where the species has been recorded from Saudi Arabia, Egypt (Sinai Peninsula), and Oman (ASSING 2008 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744DFCB1BD53FE17FE60.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Kyrgyzstan: 4 exs. [1 teneral], Batken, NE Isfana, N Suljukta, Bulak – Bashi, 39 ° 58 ' N, 69 ° 35 ' E, 980 m, 26. VI. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB, cAss); 1 ex., Batken, S Quvasoy, Majdan, 40 ° 05 ' N, 72 ° 04 ' E, 1370 m, 17. VI. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB); 1 ex., Batken, SE Isfana, Dinau, 39 ° 42 ' N, 69 ° 22 ' N, 1770 m, 24. VI. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB); 1 ex., Batken, Isfana – Isfara, WSW Ozgorush, 39 ° 44 ' N, 70 ° 00 ' E, 1560 m, 23. VI. 2012, leg. Frisch (cAss); 2 exs., Batken, W Majdan, Yavan-Say, 40 ° 02 ' N, 72 ° 05 ' E, 1350 m, 16. VI. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB, cAss); 1 ex., Talas, NW Toktogul, Chychkan river, 42 ° 07 ' N, 72 ° 48 ' E, 1680 m, 3. VII. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB); 2 exs., Jalal Abad, ESE Toktogul, Torkent, 41 ° 51 ' N, 73 ° 10 ' E, 960 m, 2. VII. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB); 3 exs., Jalal Abad, E. Torkent, Kosh-Tyube valley, Kara-Djigach, 41 ° 48 ' N, 73 ° 16 ' E, 1010 m, 13. VI. 2012, leg. Frisch (MNHUB, cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55955744DFCB1BD53FE17FE60.taxon	discussion	Comment: This recently described species had been recorded from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan (ASSING 2008 a). The above material represents the first records from Kyrgyzstan.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55954744DFF69B933FCC5FD43.taxon	description	(Figs 1 – 6)	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55954744DFF69B933FCC5FD43.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype ♂: “ Kyrgyzstan, Batken, W Karadzhigach: Karadzhigach-Say, 1560 m, N 40 ° 06 ' 59 " E 072 ° 02 ' 24 ", 13.06.2013, leg. J. Frisch / Holotypus ♂ Sunius alaianus spec. nov. det. V. Assing 2014 ” (cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55954744DFF69B933FCC5FD43.taxon	etymology	Etymology: The specific epithet is an adjective derived from the name of the mountain range where the type locality is situated and where this species is probably endemic.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55954744DFF69B933FCC5FD43.taxon	description	Description: Small species; body length 3.1 mm; length of forebody 1.6 mm. Habitus as in Fig. 1. Coloration: head dark-reddish; pronotum bright-reddish; elytra dark-brown, with the anterior portion reddish; abdomen blackish; legs dark-yellowish; antennae reddish. Head (Fig. 2) 1.03 times as long as broad; lateral margins behind eyes subparallel; punctation coarse and moderately dense, sparse in median dorsal portion; interstices without microsculpture. Eyes rather small, slightly more than half as long as postocular region in dorsal view. Antenna 1.0 mm long. Pronotum (Fig. 2) 1.05 times as long as broad and 0.85 times as broad as head; punctation coarse and rather dense; interstices without microsculpture; midline rather broadly impunctate. Elytra (Fig. 2) short and slender, 0.85 times as long as pronotum; punctation dense, rather coarse, but weakly defined. Hind wings completely reduced. Abdomen 1.15 times as broad as elytra; punctation fine and moderately dense; interstices with distinct microreticulation; posterior margin of tergite VII without palisade fringe. ♂: sternite VII with weakly concave posterior margin; sternite VIII (Fig. 3) weakly transverse, with rather shallow posterior excision, otherwise unmodified; aedeagus (Figs 4 – 6) 0.4 mm long; ventral process smoothly curved and apically very acute in lateral view; internal sac with two series of numerous small sclerotized spines and with a pair of larger apical spines. Comparative notes: Based on the external (coarse punctation) and the male sexual characters (aedeagus with two series of numerous sclerotized spines), S. alaianus undoubtedly belongs to the S. viator group (see ASSING 2008 a). Previously, only three micropterous species of this group were known, all of them distributed in Tajikistan: S. bohaci ASSING, 2008, S. inflexus ASSING, 2008, and S. pennatus ASSING, 2008. Sunius alaianus is distinguished from all of them by the different shape of the ventral process of the aedeagus (species from Tajikistan: apical portion of aedeagus straight in lateral view) and by the shapes of the internal structures of the aedeagus. For illustrations of the three species from Tajikistan see ASSING (2008 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55954744DFF69B933FCC5FD43.taxon	distribution	Distribution and natural history: The type locality is situated in the Alai range in southwestern Kyrgyzstan at an altitude of 1560 m. The holotype was collected from a sandy stream bank below shrubs (FRISCH pers. comm.).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55954744DFCEBB813FBE7F923.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: China: Gansu: 1 ♂, W Longnan, Min Shan, 33 ° 26 ' N, 104 ° 36 ' E, 1470 m, deep cleft with scree, shrubs at N-slope, litter sifted, 5. VIII. 2012, leg. Assing (cAss); 1 ♂, 2 ♀♀, S Longnan, Min Shan, 33 ° 05 ' 24 " N, 104 ° 45 ' 13 " E, 1500 m, N-slope, macchia, litter and moss sifted, 6. VIII. 2012, leg. Assing & Schülke (cAss, cSch). Sichuan: 21 exs., Xiangcheng, 29 ° 00 ' N, 99 ° 46 ' E, 2700 m, 29. VI. 1996, leg. Smetana, Farkač & Kabátek [C 46] (cSme, cAss); 1 ♂, Kangding, 30 ° 03 ° N, 103 ° 02 ' E, 2900 m, 2. VII. 1996, leg. Smetana, Farkač & Kabátek [C 48] (cAss). Shandong: 1 ♀, Taishan Nat. Res., 350 m, 19. X. 1994, leg. Ji & Wang (NHMW). Yunnan: 1 ♂, 6 ♀♀: Diqing Tibet. Aut. Pref., Deqin Co., 33 km WNW Zhongdian, gully W Jinsha Jiang river, 27 ° 57 ' N, 99 ° 25 ' E, 2300 m, 4. VI. 2005, leg. Smetana (cSme, cAss); 1 ♀, Diqing Tibet. Aut. Pref., Zhongdian Co., Xue Shan 23 km S Zhongdian, 27 ° 38 ' N, 99 ° 42 ' E, 3675 – 3725 m, 2. VI. 2005, leg. Smetana (cAss); 1 ♂, mountain NW Wuding, 25 ° 37 ' N, 102 ° 19 ' E, 2190 m, degraded mixed forest with alder, oak, and pine, litter, mushrooms, and dead wood sifted, 17. VIII. 2014, leg. Schülke (cSch); 1 ♂, Wuding, Lion Mountain Scenic Area, 25 ° 32 ' N, 102 ° 23 ' E, 2200 m, stream valley with deciduous forest, moist litter sifted, 17. VIII. 2014, leg. Assing (cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55954744DFCEBB813FBE7F923.taxon	discussion	Comment: Sunius cordiformis is widespread in China, but was previously unknown from Gansu and Shandong (ASSING 2002, 2008 b, 2011 b).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55954744DFCEBBDF3FC13F783.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: China: Gansu: 1 ♂, S Longnan, Min Shan, 33 ° 05 ' 24 " N, 104 ° 45 ' 13 " E, 1500 m, N-slope, macchia, litter and moss sifted, 6. VIII. 2012, leg. Assing (cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55954744DFCEBBDF3FC13F783.taxon	discussion	Comment: The above male represents the first record from Gansu.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55952744BFF69BBF3FDD8FDE3.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: India: West Bengal: 4 exs., Darjeeling district, Tiger Hill, 2200 – 2300 m, 13. X. 1978, leg. Besuchet & Löbl (MHNG, cAss); 7 exs., same data, but 2500 – 2600 m, 18. X. 1978 (MHNG); 4 exs., Darjeeling district, Tonglu, 2700 m, 16. X. 1978, leg. Besuchet & Löbl (MHNG, cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55952744BFF69BBF3FDD8FDE3.taxon	discussion	Comment: Material with specified locality data was previously known only from Tiger Hill in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India (ASSING 2011 b).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55952744BFF69B9B3FD71FC63.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: Nepal: 9 exs., Kathmandu district, Phulchoki, 2500 m, 28. – 29. IV. 1984, leg. Löbl & Smetana (MHNG, cAss); 1 ex., Lalitpur district, Phulchoki, 2550 m, 15. X. 1983, leg. Smetana & Löbl (MHNG).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55952744BFF69B9B3FD71FC63.taxon	discussion	Comment: This species of the S. manasluensis group has been recorded only from Phulchoki, a mountain near Kathmandu in Central Nepal (ASSING 2010, 2011 b).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55952744BFF69BF33FBB8FA63.taxon	description	(Figs 7 – 10)	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55952744BFF69BF33FBB8FA63.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype ♂: “ INDIA W. Bengal, Darjeeling distr., Ghoom – Lopchu 2000 m, BesuchetLöbl 14. X. 78 / Holotypus ♂ Sunius marratus spec. nov. det. V. Assing 2015 ” (MHNG). Paratypes: 3 ♀♀: same data as holotype (MHNG, cAss); 1 ♀, 1 ex. without abdomen: same data, but “ 12. X. 78 ” (MHNG); 1 ♀: “ INDIA W. Bengal, Darjeeling distr., Ghoom 1500 m 15. X. 78, Besuchet-Löbl ” (MHNG); 1 ♂: “ INDIA W. Bengal, Darjeeling distr., Tonglu 3100 m 16. X. 78, Besuchet-Löbl ” (cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55952744BFF69BF33FBB8FA63.taxon	etymology	Etymology: The specific epithet is an adjective derived from the Latin noun marra (hoe) and alludes to the shape of the internal structures of the aedeagus.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55952744BFF69BF33FBB8FA63.taxon	description	Description: Body length 3.0 – 4.0 mm; length of forebody 1.6 – 1.7 mm. Coloration: body black; legs pale-brown with slightly darker femora; antennae pale-reddish. Head (Fig. 7) as long as broad or weakly transverse, tapering posteriad in posterior half; punctation conspicuously coarse and dense in anterior dorsal portion, very sparse and less coarse in posterior dorsal portion; interstices without microsculpture. Eyes enormous and bulging, more than twice as long as postocular region in dorsal view. Pronotum (Fig. 7) weakly oblong and slightly narrower than head; punctation coarse and dense; midline moderately broadly impunctate. Elytra (Fig. 7) short, approximately 0.65 times as long as pronotum; punctation dense, irregular, and ill-defined. Hind wings completely reduced. Abdomen slightly broader than elytra; punctation fine, moderately dense anteriorly, gradually becoming less dense towards posterior tergites; interstices with shallow microsculpture; posterior margin of tergite VII without palisade fringe. ♂: sternite VII without distinct modifications; sternite VIII (Fig. 8) approximately as broad as long, pubescence unmodified, posterior excision of subtriangular shape, its depth approximately one-tenth the length of sternite; aedeagus (Figs 9 – 10) 0.45 mm long; ventral process stout and of distinctive shape; internal sac with a pair of long and similarly shaped sclerotized structures. Comparative notes: Based on the external (coarse punctation, reduced elytra and hind wings, enormous eyes) and the male sexual characters (aedeagus with a pair of conspicuously long sclerotized structures in internal sac), S. marratus belongs to the S. manasluensis group, which is distributed in the Himalaya and China, and which previously included eight species: S. manasluensis ASSING, 2010 (Nepal: Manaslu), S. galiberti (Central Nepal: Phulchoki), S. turgescens ASSING, 2010 (China: Yunnan), S. macrops ASSING, 2010 (China: Yunnan), S. cursor ASSING, 2011 (Nepal), S. baculatus ASSING, 2011 (East Nepal), S. cameroni (Darjeeling), and S. bouddha (COIFFAIT, 1978) (Bhutan). The aedeagus of S. marratus is most similar to that of S. bouddha, but distinguished by the slightly different shape of the ventral process and particularly by the distinctly shorter and differently shaped internal structures. For illustrations of S. bouddha see ASSING (2011 b), for those of other species of the S. manasluensis group see ASSING (2010, 2011 a).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C55952744BFF69BF33FBB8FA63.taxon	distribution	Distribution and natural history: The type specimens were collected in three geographically close localities in Darjeeling district, West Bengal (North India), at altitudes of 1500 – 3100 m.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559527448FCEBBD33FD57FCE3.taxon	description	(Figs 11 – 14)	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559527448FCEBBD33FD57FCE3.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype ♂: “ INDIA W. Begal, Darjeeling distr., Algarah – Labha 1900 m, Besuchet-Löbl 11. X. 78 / Holotypus ♂ Sunius virilis spec. nov. det. V. Assing 2015 ” (MHNG). Paratypes: 3 ♀♀: same data as holotype (MHNG, cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559527448FCEBBD33FD57FCE3.taxon	etymology	Etymology: The specific epithet (Latin, adjective: virile, masculine) alludes to the conspicuously long and large aedeagus.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559527448FCEBBD33FD57FCE3.taxon	description	Description: Body length 3.7 – 4.0 mm; length of forebody 1.8 – 1.9 mm. External characters (Fig. 11) similar to those of S. marratus, except for the slightly larger size and the less dense and less coarse punctation of the anterior dorsal portion of the head. ♂: sternite VII without distinct modifications; sternite VIII (Fig. 12) distinctly oblong, nearly 1.3 times as long as broad, and with small and shallow posterior incision; aedeagus (Figs 13 – 14) of highly distinctive morphology, 0.8 mm long; ventral process of distinctive shape; internal sac with pair of enormous (length: 0.9 mm), strongly sclerotized internal structures of different shapes. Comparative notes: Like S. marratus, this species belongs to the S. manasluensis group. It differs from other species of this group by the shape of the male sternite VIII and particularly by the highly distinctive morphology of the aedeagus.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559527448FCEBBD33FD57FCE3.taxon	distribution	Distribution and natural history: The type locality is situated between Algarah and Labha in Darjeeling district (North India: West Bengal) at an altitude of 1900 m.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FCB1BBF3FC26FAC3.taxon	description	(Figs 19 – 22)	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FCB1BBF3FC26FAC3.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype ♂: “ E. NEPAL: KOSI, Chichila s / Ahale, 2200 m, 24. IV. 84, Löbl-Smetana / Holotypus ♂ Sunius dearmatus spec. nov. det. V. Assing 2015 ” (MHNG). Paratype ♂ [forebody missing]: same data as holotype (cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FCB1BBF3FC26FAC3.taxon	etymology	Etymology: The specific epithet is the past participle of the Latin verb dearmare (to disarm) and alludes to the absence of long sclerotized structures in the internal sac of the aedeagus.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FCB1BBF3FC26FAC3.taxon	description	Description: Body length 3.4 mm; length of forebody 1.7 mm. Eyes approximately twice as long as postocular region in dorsal view (Fig. 19). Other external characters similar to those of S. marratus. ♂: sternite VII without distinct modifications; sternite VIII (Fig. 20) weakly oblong, posterior excision small and shallow, less than one-tenth as deep as the length of sternite; aedeagus (Figs 21 – 22) of distinctive morphology, approximately 0.5 mm long; ventral process of distinctive shape; internal sac only with short and moderately sclerotized structures.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FCB1BBF3FC26FAC3.taxon	discussion	Comparative notes: Based on the external and male sexual characters, S. dearmatus belongs to the S. manasluensis group. It differs from other species of this group by the shape of the male sternite VIII and particularly by the morphology of the aedeagus.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FCB1BBF3FC26FAC3.taxon	distribution	Distribution and natural history: The type locality is situated in Kosi province, East Nepal, at an altitude of 2200 m.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FF37B8B3FDE2F783.taxon	description	(Figs 15 – 18)	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FF37B8B3FDE2F783.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype ♂: “ INDIA W. Begal, Darjeeling distr., Algarah 1800 m 9. X. 78, Besuchet-Löbl / Holotypus ♂ Sunius deplectens spec. nov. det. V. Assing 2015 ” (MHNG). Paratype ♂: same data as holotype (cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FF37B8B3FDE2F783.taxon	etymology	Etymology: The specific epithet is the present participle of the Latin verb deplecti (to claw, to cling, to scratch) and alludes to the claw-shaped internal structures of the aedeagus.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FF37B8B3FDE2F783.taxon	description	Description: Body length 3.4 – 4.0 mm; length of forebody 1.8 – 1.9 mm. External characters (Fig. 15) similar to those of S. marratus, except for the slightly larger size. ♂: sternite VII without distinct modifications; sternite VIII (Fig. 16) distinctly oblong, approximately 1.25 times as long as broad, and with a posterior incision of subtriangular shape, its depth approximately one-tenth the length of sternite; aedeagus (Figs 17 – 18) of distinctive morphology, approximately 0.6 mm long; ventral process of distinctive shape; internal sac with pair of long and similarly shaped, apically claw-shaped sclerotized structures. Comparative notes: Sunius deplectens, too, belongs to the S. manasluensis group. Among the species of this group, it is characterized by the shape of the male sternite VIII, the shape of the ventral process of the aedeagus, and particularly the shapes of the internal structures of the aedeagus.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517448FF37B8B3FDE2F783.taxon	distribution	Distribution and natural history: The type locality is situated near Algarah in Darjeeling district (North India: West Bengal) at an altitude of 1800 m.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517449FCB1BE93FAC0FEC3.taxon	description	(Figs 23 – 26)	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517449FCB1BE93FAC0FEC3.taxon	materials_examined	Type material: Holotype ♂: “ NEPAL, Kathmandu District / Phulcoki 2600 m, 20. IV. 1982, A. & Z. Smetana / Holotypus ♂ Sunius migrus spec. nov. det. V. Assing 2015 ” (MHNG). Paratypes: 4 ♀♀: “ NEPAL: distr. Kathmandu, Phulcoki 2500 m, 28 – 29. IV. 84, Löbl-Smetana ” (MHNG, cAss).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517449FCB1BE93FAC0FEC3.taxon	etymology	Etymology: The specific epithet (Latin, adjective: small) alludes to the relatively small body size, one of the characters distinguishing this species from the sympatric S. galiberti.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517449FCB1BE93FAC0FEC3.taxon	description	Description: Body length 3.0 – 3.8 mm; length of forebody 1.5 – 1.7 mm. External characters (Fig. 23) similar to those of S. marratus. ♂: sternite VII without distinct modifications; sternite VIII (Fig. 24) weakly oblong, posterior excision moderately large, approximately 0.15 times as deep as length of sternite; aedeagus (Figs 25 – 26) of distinctive morphology, 0.57 mm long; ventral process slender; internal sac with dark membranous structure, but without pair of sclerotized spines. Comparative notes: Sunius migrus differs from all other species of the S. manasluensis group by the shape of the male sternite VIII and above all by the distinctive morphology of the aedeagus (shapes of ventral process and of internal structures). It is additionally distinguished from the sympatric S. galiberti by the smaller and more slender body (S. galiberti: length of forebody 1.8 – 1.9 mm).	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
039487C559517449FCB1BE93FAC0FEC3.taxon	distribution	Distribution and natural history: The type locality is situated on Phulchoki, a mountain near Kathmandu in Central Nepal. The altitudes range from 2500 to 2600 m.	en	Assing, Volker (2015): A revision of Sunius XV. Six new species from Kyrgyzstan and the Himalaya, and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae). Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 65 (2): 287-295, DOI: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.65.2.287-295, URL: https://www.contributions-to-entomology.org/article/view/1884
