Genus Xyts Chandler, 2001
- Xyts Chandler, D.S. 2001. Biology, morphology, and systematics of the ant-like litter beetle genera of Australia (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae). Gainesville, FL : Memoirs on Entomology, International Vol. 15 viii + 560 pp. [Date published 30 April 2001] [203].
Type species:
Xyts vetustasilvus Chandler, 2001 by original designation.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Based on a single Australian species.
IBRA
NSW: NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- New South Wales: SE coastal
Diagnosis
Head with nude vertexal foveae, lacking vertexal sulcus connecting vertexal foveae; venter with sparse brush of long capitate setae. Pronotum with broad antebasal sulcus connecting nude lateral antebasal foveae; with median carina from antebasal sulcus to pronotal base; prosternum gently convex. Elytra with four basal foveae; weak discal stria reaching elytral midpoint; lacking subhumeral fovea. Median mesosternal fovea lacking; lateral mesosternal foveae simple. Visible tergites 1 and 4 (IV and VII) longest, subequal in length.
Diagnosis References
Chandler, D.S. 2001. Biology, morphology, and systematics of the ant-like litter beetle genera of Australia (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae). Gainesville, FL : Memoirs on Entomology, International Vol. 15 viii + 560 pp. [Date published 30 April 2001] [203]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Jul-2020 | 21-Dec-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |