taxonID	type	description	language	source
8734ED09930AFF4C5DB4FA09CD5FA51D.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Pselaphus quadricostatus Reitter (design. Jeannel 1950: 389).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09930AFF4C5DB4FA09CD5FA51D.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Pselaphus longipalpis Kiesenwetter (design. orig. descr.).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09930AFF4C5DB4FA09CD5FA51D.taxon	description	Redescription. Males. Head: Eyes of variable size, may be reduced. Vertex convex, shallow sulcus beginning at base of vertex, extending to level of vertexal foveae; vertexal foveae large, set into margins of vertexal depression parallel to middle of eyes; vertexal depression widest between eyes, confluent with sulcus extending to apex of rostrum. Rostral sulcus bounded by lateral, flattened ridges extending to antennal acetabula. Frontal margin of rostrum acute to gently curved in dorsal view, apex often with notch bearing squamous setae. Antennal segment one as long as antennomeres 2 - 4, antennae otherwise unmodified. Gular mound modified, usually as long as wide, glabrous; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, usually without flattened modified scales; gular foveae present, paired. Maxillary palpomere I elongate, 1 / 2 as long as palpomere II; palpomere II narrow, enlarged distally, as long as or longer than head; maxillary palpomere III quadrate; maxillary palpomere IV as long as or longer than head, narrow, widened in distal 1 / 3 - 1 / 4, apical area smooth to weakly tuberculate, v-shaped sensory patches present but not delimited by sharp carinae. Thorax: ­­­ basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae minute or absent; median antebasal fovea present, often reduced to depression. Prosternum in front of coxae slightly convex, anteriorly with modified flattened setae absent or present; lateral procoxal foveae present. Mesoventrite with median shield; lateral mesoventral foveae present in large cavities filled with dense setae, meeting internally; lateral mesocoxal foveae absent; median mesoventral foveae present, paired, meeting internally; mesocoxae separated by extension of meso- and metaventrite. Metaventrite afoveate, variously modified; metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Elytra with three basal foveae, single sutural fovea; single discal stria, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites ­­­ of usual form for tribe, otherwise unmodified; T 2 without obvious basal foveae, lateral basal sulcus extending along width of ventrite, obscured by dense band of setae along posterior edge. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II variously modified with median depressions, sulci, or projections; ventrites otherwise unmodified. Females: similar to males except eyes usually smaller, composed of fewer facets; secondary sexual modifications of the legs and ventrite 2 absent. ­­­	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09930AFF4C5DB4FA09CD5FA51D.taxon	discussion	Comments. ­­­ In NZ, Pselaphogenius is one of two genera (along with Pselaphaulax) that have been found to comprise the majority of species previously described as Pselaphus on the mainland (Chandler 2001; Owens et al. 2019). Since Chandler’s observations, three species have been transferred from Pselaphus to Pselaphogenius in the online database of Newton and Thayer (2003). Four new species were described from the fauna of Three Kings Islands (Théry and Leschen 2013). In NZ, species in the genus may be distinguished by the absence of an antebasal sulcus on the pronotum, the lateral antebasal foveae present or reduced, maxillary palpi IV elongate and widened in the distal 1 / 3 - 1 / 4 and with or without a v-shaped sensory patch not delimited by a carina, and the gular swelling hemispherical, typically as long as wide and not longer than wide. In this genus, the elytron typically possesses two basal foveae separated by a longitudinal carina, although some NZ species possess only one basal fovea and the carina may be reduced or absent. The postgenal area of this genus is typically nude, although some individuals have been found to bear flattened scale-like setae in this area. This variation in characters and divergence from some of the forms known from other faunas highlights the necessity of a revision of this genus in NZ and a revision of the global Pselaphini. Nevertheless, while other undescribed genera in the NZ fauna may superficially resemble Pselaphogenius, this combination of character states is unique and may be used to distinguish this genus from all others in the region. Based on external characters, NZ species in the genus can be readily divided into two “ species groups ” which can consistently be distinguished by several characters (Figs. 1 – 4), including: number of eye facets (few, about three in group 1, many, about fifteen in group 2); shape of gular mound (longer than wide, narrowed or rounded posteriorly and anteriorly in group 1, wider than long, broad anteriorly and posteriorly in group 2); form of maxillary palp IV (longer than head, swollen in distal ¼ - 1 / 5 in group 1, about equal to head length, swollen in distal ½ to 1 / 3 in group 2); and the shape of the metaventrite (depressed or flattened in group 1, flattened or produced into a tumosity in group 2). Future work on the Asian fauna may shed further light on these species group divisions, which may eventually warrant designation of subgeneric status. In the absence of these data, these should be considered designations to encompass morphological variation within this genus in New Zealand to aid identification.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09930DFF4E5DB4FF09CDBCA1F5.taxon	discussion	Examination of NZ Pselaphogenius specimens has yielded few external morphological characters useful for specieslevel identification. When available, these are primarily limited to secondary sexual characters of males. As a result, this key relies heavily on characters of the male genitalia. In most cases, identification of females is only possible via association with male specimens. The only species of Pselaphogenius in New Zealand known from offshore islands are those described from Three Kings Islands (Thèry and Leschen 2013). The Three King’s Pselaphogenius are endemic to these isolated islands, and no main island species occur on them. They are treated in Thèry and Leschen (2013) and a concise key for their identification may be found in that manuscript. For purposes of utility and clarity, we limit the following key to the species of Pselaphogenius that may be found on North and South Islands.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09930DFF405DB4F8BACC29A6F5.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material­ ­­ Examined. ­­­ After examining the type series of Pselaphus caecus in the NHM and reviewing Broun’s original description, the following specimen from the NHM is here designated the lectotype (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ TYPE (red / orange label) // 1696. // Howick // New Zealand Broun Coll. Brit. Mus. 1922 - 482 (lectotype). This specimen bears the manuscript number “ 1696 ”, as indicated by Broun (1886). In Broun’s original description, he mentioned “ near Howick ” as the locality, but did not indicate number of specimens in the type series.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09930DFF405DB4F8BACC29A6F5.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, this species is difficult to distinguish from others in species group 1. The form of the curled inner lateral processes and the ventral process with the ventral surface carinate is unique to the aedeagus of this species.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09930DFF405DB4F8BACC29A6F5.taxon	description	Redescription. ­­­ MALE. Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of three facets. Frontal margin of rostrum rounded, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, narrowed anteriorly and posteriorly, glabrous; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, apical area lightly rugose, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea reduced, absent. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, medially depressed; metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with one basal fovea, sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, large ovate median depression reaching apex. Genitalia: aedeagus symmetrical. Median lobe short, simple. Dorsal processes simple, narrow, curved towards midline. Inner lateral processes curled, distally; outer lateral processes simple, elongate (subequal to median process). Ventral process curved ventrad, distally, ventral surface carinate. Parameres present, as long as ventral process. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ Females are similar to males except eyes slightly smaller and ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09930DFF405DB4F8BACC29A6F5.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from the locality of the type series in AK.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099303FF415DB4F9D1CC95A5B1.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Te Paki Coastal Reserve Wirihi Swamp 19 Oct 1982 // C. F. Butcher Litter 82 / 98 (NZAC). Paratype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, ND Unuwhao, 270 m 25 Nov 1982 G. Kuschel // sifted litter and decayed wood 82 / 125 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099303FF415DB4F9D1CC95A5B1.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This specific epithet of this species refers to the membranous “ curtain ” which occupies the apical margin of the aedeagus.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099303FF415DB4F9D1CC95A5B1.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, the production of the lateral margins of the ovate depression on ventrite II into thickened ridges towards the apex is most similar to the thickened ridge present at the apex of the ovate depression in P. ventralis. The form of the aedeagus, with the entire apical portion modified into a beak-like, downturned process is also unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099303FF415DB4F9D1CC95A5B1.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Dorsal surface with scattered stiffened, elongate setae. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of three facets. Frontal margin of rostrum rounded, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound ovate, longer than wide, narrowed anteriorly and posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, bearing shining setae. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea absent. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, medially depressed, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae and sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites ­­­ of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, ovate median depression deep, occupying length of ventrite, towards apex margin produced into greatly thickened ridges. Genitalia: aedeagus symmetrical. Median lobe straight, short. Lateral processes fused with apical portion of aedeagus, entire distal end curved ventrad, appearing beak-like; entire distal end fused with membranous curtain. Ventral process absent. Parameres absent. Females. ­­­ Females of this species are unknown.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099303FF415DB4F9D1CC95A5B1.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from only the type and paratype localities in ND.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099302FF435DB4F8D1CD6FA58C.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) New Zealand, BP Orete Forest Te Puia Hut 26 Apr 1993 G. Hall // Sifted litter 93 / 96 (NZAC). Paratypes: ­­­ (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ holotype locality (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099302FF435DB4F8D1CD6FA58C.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This species is named after Donald. S. Chandler, fellow pselaphine worker, whose years of support to both authors has been much appreciated.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099302FF435DB4F8D1CD6FA58C.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, P. chandleri is difficult to distinguish from other species of Pselaphogenius in New Zealand. The form of the aedeagus, with the simple, straight, median lobe and the absence of lateral and ventral processes, is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099302FF435DB4F8D1CD6FA58C.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of three facets. Frontal margin of rostrum narrowly rounded, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, broad anteriorly and narrowed posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5 to 1 / 6, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea absent. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, posterior margin with elongate setae extending to base of ventrite II, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae, single sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, shallow oval median depression small, restricted to basal portion of ventrite. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe straight, simple, slightly down-curved. Lateral processes absent. Ventral process absent. Parameres present, as long as median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ similar to male except ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099302FF435DB4F8D1CD6FA58C.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from several localities in BP.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099302FF435DB4F8D1CD6FA58C.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ examined. ­­­ BP: ­­­ (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Hicks Bay 25 Oct 1992 J. S. Dugdale Litter 92 / 79 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND BP Lake Okataina 9 Oct 1995 M-C Lariviere & A Larochelle // Litter 95 / 12 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Orete Forest Te Puia Hut Bush 19 Oct 1992 J. S. Dugdale (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Orete Forest Te Puia Hut 13 Apr 1992 G. Hall // Liter 92 / 34 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Papatea 5 Nov 1993 R. C. Henderson Litter 93 / 115 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Rereauira 26 Apr 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 97 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau, Hovells Watching Dog 240 m 24 Oct 1992 J. S. Dugdale // Litter 92 / 78 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau, 243 m 15 Mar 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 43 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau, Hovells Watching Dog Track 360 m 31 Jan 1993 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau, 120 m 29 Apr 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 101 (NZAC); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau, 125 m 2 May 1993 R. C. Henderson Litter 93 / 107 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau 140 m Twin Puriri's 31 Jan 1993 J. S. Dugdale // Litter 93 / 10 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau Main Ridge, 220 m 23 Sep 1992 J. S. Dugdale // Litter 92 / 83 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Lottin Pt Rd Waenga Bush 15 Mar 1984 G. Hall & // R. C. Henderson Litter 54 / 5 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Waiaroho 10 Mar 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 36 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Waiaroho 2 Nov 1995 G. Hall Litter 95 / 13 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Waiotuma Stm 85 m 28 Jan 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 9 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: AK: Mt. Dome, litter 15 Mar 1978 SB Peck (NZAC). Paratypes: (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) holotype locality (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This specific epithet of this species refers to the horn-shaped, upturned median lobe of the aedeagus in males of this species.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, this species is difficult to distinguish from many other species of Pselaphogenius in New Zealand. The form of the aedeagus, particularly the wing-shaped lateral processes, is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of five facets. Frontal margin of rostrum acute, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, broad anteriorly and narrowed posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea reduced to minute pits. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, medially flattened, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae and sutural fovea present; single discal stria, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, shallow oval median depression reaching apex. Genitalia: aedeagus symmetrical. Median lobe compressed laterally, apical end upturned. Lateral processes almost as long as median lobe, bearing row of feather-like ventral extensions giving wing-like appearance. Ventral process narrow, straight, slight ventral curve, distally, about as long as median lobe. Parameres present, as long as median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ similar to male except ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from several localities in Auckland AK.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ Examined. AK: (1 ­­­ female) New Zealand: AK: Auckland, Lynfield Ground plants 6 Dec 1975, G Kuschel (LSAM); (1 ­­­ female) New Zealand: AK: Auckland, Lynfield Ground plants 13 Dec 1975, G Kuschel (LSAM); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ slide-mounted) New Zealand: AK: Auckland, Lynfield Litter, 17 Oct 1975 G Kuschel, 75 / 155 (LSAM); (3 ­­­ females) New Zealand: AK: Mt. Dome, litter 15 Mar 1978 SB Peck (LSAM); (6 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) New Zealand: AK: Ponga Bush, Drury, nr. Pukekohe Litter, 4 Jan 1973 BM May, 73 / 1 (LSAM); (1 male) ­­­ New Zealand AK (illegible) Gully 5 Nov 1985 R. C. Craw // Sifted litter (NZAC). Pselaphogenius delicatus ­­­ (Broun), ­­­ 1886	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material­ ­­ Examined. ­­­ After examining the type series of Pselaphus delicatus in the NHM and specimens from the Broun collection in the NZAC, and reviewing Broun’s original description, the following specimen from the NZAC is here designated the lectotype (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ Near Howick, Auckland. // 1697. // Pselaphus delicatus, Broun, 1886 (NZAC) (lectotype). In Broun’s original description (1886) he mentioned “ near Howick ” as the locality, but did not indicate number of specimens in the type series. The manuscript number and locality of this specimen in the NZAC most closely matches that found in Broun’s original description.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, P. delicatus is difficult to distinguish from other Pselaphogenius in New Zealand. The form of the aedeagus, with the two pairs of short, curved lateral processes and the spatula-like ventral process, is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	description	Redescription. ­­­ MALE. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of five facets. Frontal margin of rostrum acute, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, narrowly rounded posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae present, median antebasal fovea reduced, pit like. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, medially depressed, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae, sutural fovea present; discal stria and sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, large shallow oval median depression not reaching apex. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe distally displaced towards left, curved ventrad and slightly towards midline. Two pairs of lateral processes, more dorsal pair horn-like and curved inward, more ventral pair slightly expanded distally, also curved inwards, slightly. Ventral process straight and flattened, longer than median lobe, constricted distally to small, spatula-shaped extension. Parameres present, slightly longer than median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ similar to male except ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from several localities in AK and ND.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099300FF465DB4FCDCCC64A541.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ examined. ­­­ AK: ­­­ (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand AK Kirks Bush Papakura 26.5.92 // JT Nunn Collection (JN); (2 ­­­ males) 1697. // ♂ // Hunua Maketu // New Zealand Broun Coll. Brit. Mus. 1922 – 482; (1 ­­­ female) TYPE (red / orange label) // Paparoa // New Zealand Broun Coll. Brit. Mus. 1922 – 482; (1 ­­­ female) 1697. // ♀ // Hunua // New Zealand Broun Coll. Brit. Mus. 1922 – 482; (2 ­­­ females) ­­­ 1697. // ♀ // Hunua Maketu // // New Zealand Broun Coll. Brit. Mus. 1922 – 482; (1 ­­­ male) 1697. // ♂ // Hunua Clevedon // // New Zealand Broun Coll. Brit. Mus. 1922 – 482; (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Waitangi SF 2 Nov 1981 G. Kuschel // Litter and decayed wood 81 / 117 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ Titirangi Wairakere Rg. Auckland // 1694 // coll. A. E. Brookes 26.2 - 1915 // Pselaphus delicatus Broun (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ Hunua Ra. Clevedon Auckland // Ex. Broun Collection // 1697 // Pselaphus delicatus Broun (NZAC); ­­­ (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ Lynfield, AK Tropicana Dr. 9.6.74 G. Kuschel // Pselaphus delicatus Broun, 1886 (NZAC); (5 ­­­ males) ­­­ New Zealand AK Lynfield WB 2 May 1981 G. Kuschel // Pselaphus delicatus Broun, 1886 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand AK Lynfield 4 Sep 1976 // ground plants // Pselaphus delicatus Broun, 1886 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand AK Lynfield Wattle Bay 29 Jun 1980 G. Kuschel // Litter at hollow Metrosideros escelsa // Pselaphus delicatus Broun, 1886 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand AK Omeru SR 15 - 22 Dec 1998 # 162 P. Paquin & N. Duperre Pit traps (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males) ­­­ Titirangi, Waitakere Rg Auckland // 1697 // Coll. A. E. Brookes 26.2.1915 // Pselaphus delicatus Broun (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ Ex. Broun Collection // Hunua Rg. Cleveden, Auckland // 1697. // Pselaphus delicatus Broun, 1886 // A. E. Brookes Collection (NZAC). ­­­	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FF09CBCAA36E.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Waipoua SF Wairau Smt, 390 m 14 Apr 1980 J. C. Watt // Sifted litter 80 / 51 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FF09CBCAA36E.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ The specific epithet refers to the elongate processes on the aedeagus, which resemble the trunk of an elephant.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FF09CBCAA36E.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, this species is similar to other species of Pselaphogenius in New Zealand. The form of the aedeagus, with the greatly elongate ventral process, is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FF09CBCAA36E.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of five facets. Frontal margin of rostrum acute with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, broad anteriorly and narrowed posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude, maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae absent, antebasal fovea reduced to minute pit. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, flattened, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae and sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, shallow oval median depression not reaching apex, hind margin of depression with median tubercle. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe straight, short. Lateral processes present, narrow, elongate, right process curved inwards towards left, left process gradually curving inwards towards right. Ventral greatly elongate, longer than phallobase, distally flattened and bifurcate. Parameres present, as long as ventral process. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ females of this species are unknown.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FF09CBCAA36E.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from the holotype locality in ND	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FBFDCBC5A0A2.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Parahaki Park 5 Nov 1981 G. Kuschel // litter and decayed wood 81 / 126 (NZAC). Paratypes: ­­­ (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ holotype locality (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FBFDCBC5A0A2.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ The specific epithet refers to the fimbriate process present on the male aedeagus.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FBFDCBC5A0A2.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, P. fimbria is difficult to distinguish from the other species of Pselaphogenius in New Zealand. The form of the aedeagus, with the median lobe associated with a fimbriate process and the right lateral process curled, is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FBFDCBC5A0A2.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of four facets. Frontal margin of rostrum rounded, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, as long as wide, glabrous; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV as long as head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5 apical area lightly rugose, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea minute, pit-like. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate; metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with single basal fovea, sutural fovea present; discal stria and sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, shallow oval median depression not reaching apex. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe short, blunt, associated with fimbriate process. Left lateral process curved ventrad, right lateral process curled over one rotation, then curved laterally to the right. Ventral process straight, short. Parameres present, as long as lateral processes. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ similar to male except ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099304FF475DB4FBFDCBC5A0A2.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known only from the type locality in ND	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931BFF5A5DB4FACCC99EA6F5.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: BP: Mamaku Ra. Litter, 18 Jan 1972 GW Ramsay, 72 / 28. (NZAC). Paratypes. ­­­ (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ holotype locality (NZAC). (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: BP: Mt. Te Aroha, 763 m Litter, 21 Oct 1967 JC Watt, 67 / 254 (NZAC). (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: BP: Waimangu Scenic Res. Rotorua, litter, 71 / 86 21 Nov 1974, AK Walker (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931BFF5A5DB4FACCC99EA6F5.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, P. jiaweii is similar to other species in the genus, Pselaphogenius, in NZ. The form of the genitalia, with the laterally compressed and distally expanded ventral process and elongate and laterally compressed median lobe is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931BFF5A5DB4FACCC99EA6F5.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of six facets. Frontal margin of rostrum emarginate in dorsal view, with sparse suberect setae. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, narrowed anteriorly and posteriorly, glabrous; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, bearing sparse setae. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, apical area smooth, v-shaped sensory patches present, row of ventral tubercles along length. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae absent, median antebasal fovea minute, pit-like. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, produced into tumosity with patch of golden setae; metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with one basal fovea, sutural fovea present; discal stria present, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying width of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, ovate median shallow, narrow, not reaching apex of ventrite. Genitalia: aedeagus symmetrical. Median lobe laterally compressed, slightly expanded and curved dordsad, distally. Inner and outer lateral processes short, straight, simple. Ventral process laterally compressed, ventrally curved and distally expanded. Parameres present, as long as median lobe and ventral process. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ similar to male except eyes slightly smaller and ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931BFF5A5DB4FACCC99EA6F5.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from several localities in BP. Additionally, P. jiaweii is known from two localities in GB.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931BFF5A5DB4FACCC99EA6F5.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ Examined. ­­­ BP: ­­­ (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: GB: Urewera N. P., Tawa Tr. Loop near Lake Waikaremoana, leaf litter, berlese, 18 Mar 2000 C Carlton, A Weir, # 050 (LSAM); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: BP / GB: Mt. Maungapohatu, 762 m Litter, 3 Mar 1971 JI Townsend, 71 / 33 (LSAM); (2 ­­­ males) ­­­ Maraenui Bay of Plenty // Coll. A. E. Brookes May 1928 // A. E. Brookes Collection (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ Motu River April 1928 // A. E. Brookes Collection (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ Motu River // 20 - 10 - 28 // A. E. Brookes Collection (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ Motu R. 0 - 5 - 29 // A. E. Brookes Collection (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ Motu River Bay of Plenty // Coll. A. E. Brookes 28 - 10 - 38 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand BP 8 km from Opotiki 20 August 1976 A. R. Ferguson // Litter 76 / 63 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Papatea 13 Oct - 23 Nov 1992 G. Hall // Pit traps (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Papatea 26 Apr 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 94 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Papatea 4 Dec 1992 G. Hall Litter 92 / 90 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Papatea 8 Mar 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 32 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Papatea 25 Jan 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 1 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND BP Papatea Roukokore V 19 Oct 1992 JS Dugdale Mosses (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND BP, Papatea 5 Nov 1993 R. C. Henderson Litter 93 / 117 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau, Hovells Watching Dog Track 360 m 31 Jan 1993 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau, 125 m 2 May 1993 R. C. Henderson Litter 93 / 107 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau Bush Track 23 Sep 1992 J. S. Dugdale // Sifted litter 92 / 62 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND BP Tikitiki Stream Horohoro SF Mamaku Plateau 24 Jul 1976 // J. S. Dugdale litter 76 / 50 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099319FF5B5DB4FA41CBD9A6D1.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Ngaiotonga Reserve 3 Nov 1981 G. Kuschel (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099319FF5B5DB4FA41CBD9A6D1.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This species is named after Ilgoo Kang, lab colleague at Louisiana State University, whose presence in the lab provided many hours of support and entertainment during the writing of this manuscript.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099319FF5B5DB4FA41CBD9A6D1.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, this species is difficult to distinguish from all others in the genus on New Zealand. The form of the aedeagus, with the laterally compressed and distally broadened ventral process, is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099319FF5B5DB4FA41CBD9A6D1.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of five facets. Frontal margin of rostrum acute, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, broad anteriorly and narrowed posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea reduced to minute pits. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, medially flattened, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae and sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, oval median depression deep, reaching apex. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe short, narrow. Right lateral process elongate, compressed laterally. Ventral process elongate, compressed laterally, broadened towards apex. Parameres present, as long as ventral and lateral processes. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ females of this species are unknown.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099319FF5B5DB4FA41CBD9A6D1.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known only from the holotype locality.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099318FF5C5DB4F920C9B2A444.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: ND: Moerewa Litter, 20 Jan 1972 GW Ramsay, 72 / 47 (NZAC). Paratypes: ­­­ (2 ­­­ males­ ­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ holotype locality (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099318FF5C5DB4F920C9B2A444.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This species is named after the collection locality of the type series in Moerewa, Northland (ND).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099318FF5C5DB4F920C9B2A444.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, this species is similar to other species of Pselaphogenius. The form of the aedeagus, with the narrow and elongate left and right lateral processes, elongate and simple median lobe, and the straight, flattened ventral process is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099318FF5C5DB4F920C9B2A444.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of four facets. Frontal margin of rostrum acute, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, broad anteriorly and narrowed posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae reduced to pits, median antebasal fovea absent. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, medially flattened with sparse fringe of small setae on margins, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with one basal fovea and sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, oval median depression deep, reaching apex. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe simple, narrow. Right lateral process longer than median lobe, simple. Left lateral process longer than median lobe, simple, narrow. Ventral process straight, flattened. Parameres present, as long as median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ females of this species are unknown.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099318FF5C5DB4F920C9B2A444.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from the locality of the type series and two additional specimens from ND	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099318FF5C5DB4F920C9B2A444.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ examined. ­­­ (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: ND: North Cape, Te Paki Coastal Park, litter, 7 Feb 1975 JC Watt, 75 / 81 (LSAM).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5D5DB4FF09CBC5A326.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: ND Waipoua State Forest, 0.8 km nw Wairau Summit 350 m, 27. xi. 1984 hdwd. - podocarp forest A. Newton / M. Thayer 689 // berl., leaf & log litter, forest floor (NZAC). Paratypes: (5 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ holotype locality (FMNH).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5D5DB4FF09CBC5A326.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This species is named in honor of Dr. James Ottea, for his support of this project as member of the first author’s advisory committee.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5D5DB4FF09CBC5A326.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, P. otteai is similar to other species in the genus. The form of the aedeagus, with the bifurcate lateral process on the right side is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5D5DB4FF09CBC5A326.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Dorsal surface with scattered, stiff, elongate setae. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of three facets. Frontal margin of rostrum acute, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound ovate, longer than wide, narrowed posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea absent. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, medially depressed, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae and sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, shallow ovate median depression occupying length of ventrite. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe simple. Dorsal processes short, curved ventrad. Lateral process on right side bifurcate, as long as ventral process; left lateral process straight, simple, as long as ventral process. Ventral process ventrally curved, distally, as long as median lobe. Parameres present, as long as median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ similar to male except eyes slightly smaller and ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5D5DB4FF09CBC5A326.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from only the type locality in ND	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5E5DB4FB35CCF7A63D.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, CL Kauaeranga V Rd. 6 Dec 1992 M. C. Lariviere A. Larochelle // Litter 93 / 132. (NZAC). Paratypes. ­­­ (3 ­­­ males) ­­­ holotype locality (NZAC). (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, CL Coromandel FP Maumaupaki TK 23 Oct 1993 M. C. Lariviere // Litter 93 / 112 (NZAC). (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND CL S. Coromandel Ra Headwaters of Grace Darling Stm 1 Dec 1988 // G. W. Ramsay Litter 88 / 1 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5E5DB4FB35CCF7A63D.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This species is named in honor of Dr. Jong-Seok Park, a fellow specialist of New Zealand pselaphines and supporter of this research.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5E5DB4FB35CCF7A63D.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, P. parki can be distinguished from all others in the genus by the presence of the apical flange on the apex of the median depression on ventrite II. The form of the aedeagus, with two ventral processes is also unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5E5DB4FB35CCF7A63D.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of three facets. Frontal margin of rostrum rounded, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, narrowed anteriorly and posteriorly, glabrous; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 6, apical area smooth, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea minute, pit-like. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, raised into tumosity; metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae, sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, glossy setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, deep ovate median depression reaching apex, sub apically with small flange projecting anteriorly back over depression. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe simple. Dorsal processes short, curved inwards. Lateral processes absent. Two ventral processes present, as long as median lobe. Parameres absent. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ females of this species are unknown.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931EFF5E5DB4FB35CCF7A63D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from the localities of the type series in Coromandel (CL).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931DFF5F5DB4FA02C8E0A5F9.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ N. Zeal.: ND: Waipoua SF, Toronui Tr. C 150 m 13. iv. 1980 kauri-podocarpbroadlf. - nikau palm forest A. Newton, M. Thayer // berl., leaf & log litter, forest floor (NZAC). Paratypes: ­­­ (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ holotype locality (FMNH).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931DFF5F5DB4FA02C8E0A5F9.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This species is named in honor of Dr. Mike Stout for his support of this project as member of the first author’s advisory committee.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931DFF5F5DB4FA02C8E0A5F9.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, this species is difficult to distinguish from others in the genus. The form of the aedeagus, with the enlarged and asymmetrical outer lateral process, simple inner lateral process, and simple ventral process is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931DFF5F5DB4FA02C8E0A5F9.taxon	description	Description. ­­­ MALE holotype. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of five facets. Frontal margin of rostrum gently rounded, with sparse suberect setae in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, longer than wide, broad anteriorly and narrowed posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 5, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea reduced to minute pits. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, medially flattened, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae and sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, deep oval median depression reaching apex. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe simple, apically curved dorsally. Outer lateral process asymmetrical, present only on right side, as long as ventral lobe, curved outwards, distally. Inner lateral process simple, narrow. Ventral process ventrally curved, distally, about as long as median lobe. Parameres present, as long as median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ Females are similar to males except ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931DFF5F5DB4FA02C8E0A5F9.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is only known from localities in ND.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931DFF5F5DB4FA02C8E0A5F9.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ Examined. ­­­ (2 ­­­ males) New Zealand: ND: Waipoua Stm., 100 m Litter 19 May 1978, SB Peck (LSAM); ­­­ (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Headquarters Rd beside river Waipoua Forest 16 Dec 1976 // V. A. May litter 76 / 110 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931CFF515DB4F8D5CCFFA324.taxon	materials_examined	Type ­­­ Material­ ­­ Examined. ­­­ After examining the type series of Pselaphus ventralis in the NHM and reviewing Broun’s original description, the following specimen from the NHM is here designated the lectotype: (1 ­­­ male) TYPE (red / orange label) // 2742. // Mount Pirongia // New Zealand Broun coll. Brit. Mus. 1922 - 482 (lectotype). The additional specimen in the syntype series is also a member of P. ventralis: (1 ­­­ male) 2742. // ♂ // Mount Pirongia // New Zealand Broun coll. Brit. Mus. 1922 - 482 and is here designated a paralectotype.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931CFF515DB4F8D5CCFFA324.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, this species is most similar to P. calantica, which also bears a thickened region at the apex of ventrite II. The greatly reduced form of the aedeagus, with the median lobe truncate and the absence of lateral and ventral processes, is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931CFF515DB4F8D5CCFFA324.taxon	description	Redescription. ­­­ MALE. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes small, composed of five facets. Frontal margin of rostrum emarginate in dorsal view. Gular mound swollen, ovate, longer than wide, narrowed anteriorly and posteriorly, glabrous; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude. Maxillary palpomere IV longer than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 4, apical area lightly tuberculate, v-shaped sensory patches reduced. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea reduced, pit like. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, with median depression, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae, sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying width of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, large deep oval median depression not reaching ventrite apex, apical portion of depression thickened into small, lateral ridge. Genitalia: aedeagus symmetrical. Median lobe shortened, truncate. Lateral processes absent. Ventral process absent. Parameres present, slightly exceeding length of median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ similar to male except ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931CFF515DB4F8D5CCFFA324.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from localities in: Auckland (AK), Hunua Range, Waipipi Scenic Reserve, and the Waitakere Range; Bay of Plenty (BP), Kaimai-Mamaku Range; Nelson (NN), Kahurangi N. P.; Waikato (WO), Pirongia Forest Park and Te Mata.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09931CFF515DB4F8D5CCFFA324.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ examined. ­­­ (2 ­­­ males) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: AK: Hunua Ranges, Vining Reserve, Mangatangi Track, 240 m, 37 ∘ 0.7.747 / S, 175 ∘ 13.13.024 / E, 17. xi. 2005, Nothofagus-Agathis-Phyllocladus trichomanoides, etc.; FMHD # 2005 - 008, berl. Leaf & log litter, A. Newton, A. Solodovnikov, et al.; ANMT site 1141 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: AK: Waipipi Scen. Res., 2 km. Wsw Waipipi 40 m 37.14 S 174.40 E 22. ii. 1987 native hardwood forest in gully A. Newton & M. Thayer 835 FMHD # 87 - 269 berl., leaf & log litter, forest floor (FMNH, EtOH); (4 ­­­ males, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: AK: Waitakere Ra., Nohoanga Scen. Res., 260 m 36.57 S 174.35 E 23. ii. 1987 hardwood-podocarp forest A. Newton & M. Thayer 836 FMHD # 87 - 271 berl., frond litter at base of tree ferns. (FMNH, EtOH); (4 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: BP: Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park, Mt. Te Aroha, upper end Tul Mine Track, nr. Summit road, 775 m, 37 ∘ 31.658 ' S, 175 ∘ 44.684 ' E, 19. xi. 2005, low Nothofagus menziesii forest w / Astelia ground layer; FMHD # 2005 - 021, berl., forest litter, A. Newton & M. Thayer; ANMT site 1145 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 4 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: NN: Kahurangi N. P., Cobb Dam Rd., Asbestos Track 450 m, 41 ∘ 06.333 ' S, 172 ∘ 43.174 ' E, 18. xii. 2005, mixed broadleaf (incl. Nothofagus fusca) - podocarp forest; FMHD # 2005 - 111, berl., leaf & log litter. A. Solodovnikov, D. Clarke, et al.; ANMT site 1160 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: NN: Kahurangi N. P., Arthur Range, above Flora Saddle, 1000 m, 41 ∘ 11.351 ' S, 172 ∘ 44.456 ' E, 28. xi- 19. xii. 2005, Nothofagus - dominant forest; FMHD # 2005 - 044, flight intercept trap, A. Newton & M. Thayer, ANMT site 1156 propylene glycol to 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: WO: Pirongia Forest Park, Tirohanga Track (above end Corcoran Rd.), 500 m, 37 ∘ 58.409 ' S, 175 ∘ 07.173 ' E, 20. xi. 2005, broadleaf forest; FMHD # 2005 - 015, berl., forest litter, D. Clarke & A. Solodovnikov; ANMT site 1146 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 5 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: WO: Pirongia Forest Park, Mahaukura Track (above end Grey Rd.), 270 m, 37 ∘ 58.218 ' S, 175 ∘ 06.523 ' E, 18. xi. 2005, mixed broadleaf forest; FMHD # 2005 - 011, berl., leaf & log litter, M. Thayer & A. Newton; ANMT site 1142 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND WO Te Mata Bridal Veil Falls 19 Sep 1981 C. F. Butcher // Litter 81 / 88 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099312FF545DB4FB6CCD40A565.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material­ ­­ Examined. ­­­ After examining the type series of Pselaphus citimus in the NHM and reviewing Broun’s original description, the following specimen was determined to be the holotype: (1 ­­­ male) TYPE (red / orange label) // 1867. // Howick // New Zealand Broun coll. Brit. Mus. 1922 - 482 (Holotype). This matches the manuscript number, physical description, and locality information provided in the original description (Broun 1893).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099312FF545DB4FB6CCD40A565.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, males of this species can be distinguished from other NZ species by the modification of ventrite II bearing a flattened median area instead of an ovate depression. The aedeagus is also distinct, with a large, shortened median lobe bearing distal complex of processes, a short straight ventral process and the absence of lateral processes.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099312FF545DB4FB6CCD40A565.taxon	description	Redescription. ­­­ MALE. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes rounded, composed of 15 facets. Frontal margin of rostrum slightly rounded in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, wider than long, broad anteriorly and rounded posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, bearing flattened scale-like setae. Maxillary palpomere IV as long as head, narrow, widened at base and distal ½ to 1 / 3, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae reduced to pits, median antebasal fovea absent. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, raised into tumosity bearing small patches of short setae, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with one basal fovea and single sutural fovea present; discal stria present, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, median flattened area along length of ventrite. Genitalia: aedeagus symmetrical. Median lobe protruding from fleshy extension of phallobase, produced into distal complexities. Ventral process simple, straight, shorter than median lobe. Lateral processes absent. Parameres broad and extending beyond median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ Females are similar to males except eyes slightly smaller and ventrite II lacking median flattened area.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099312FF545DB4FB6CCD40A565.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ Pselaphogenius citimus is known from a large number of localities in the north island, including sites in Auckland (AK), Bay of Plenty (BP), Coromandel (CL) Gisborne (GB), Hawkes Bay (HB), Northland (ND), Taranaki (TK), Taupo (TO), and Waikato (WO). This species is also known from Nelson (NN) on the South Island.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099312FF545DB4FB6CCD40A565.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ examined. ­­­ (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand TO Waituhi Sdl 1.9.93 // In leaf litter // JT Nunn Collection (JN); ­­­ (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 4 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: AK: Hunua Ra., 150 m Litter 4 Jan 1973 BM May, 73 / 2 (LSAM); (­­­ 2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: AK: Hunua Ra., Kohukohunui, 550 m Litter, 30 Mar 1974 G Kuschel, 74 / 19 (LSAM); (4 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: AK: Hunua Ra., Kohukohunui, 600 m Litter, 30 Mar 1974 G Kuschel, 74 / 20 (LSAM); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: AK: Mt. Dome, litter 15 Mar 1978 SB Peck (LSAM); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: AK: Ponga Bush, Drury, nr. Pukekohe Litter, 4 Jan 1973 BM May, 73 / 1 (LSAM); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: AK: Ponga Bush, Drury, nr. Pukekohe Ground plants 13 Dec 1975, G Kuschel (LSAM); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: GB: Urewera, Orangihikoia Stm., litter, 6 Feb 1970 AW Don, 68 / 37 (LSAM); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: GB: Urewera N. P., near Aniwaniwa Visitor Center, Sifting toetoe litter, 21 Mar 2000 C Carlton, A Weir, # 074 (LSAM); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 4 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: GB: Urewera N. P., Lake Waikareiti 38 ∘ 47 S 176 ∘ 10 E / Dracophyllum / Nothofagus litter berlese 19 Mar 2000 C Carlton, A Weir, # 058 (LSAM); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: HB: Kaweka Ra., Makahu Hut 976 m, litter, 24 Feb 1971 JI Townsend, AC Eyles 71 / 21 (LSAM); (4 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: HB: Kaweka Ra., Makahu Spur 1036 m, moss, 24 Feb 1971 JI Townsend, 71 / 23 (LSAM); (4 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: ND: Waipoua Stm., 100 m Litter 19 May 1978, SB Peck (LSAM); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: TK: Awakino Gorge, Kuriwera Stm, litter, 23 Jan 1972 GW Ramsay, 72 / 65 (LSAM); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: TK: Dawson Falls, 975 m Mt. Egmont, litter, 65 / 387 16 Jun 1965, JI Townsend (LSAM); (3 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: TK: Mt Egmont, Dawson Falls 946 m, litter, 62 / 1 14 Jan 1962, G Kuschel (LSAM); (­­­ 1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: TO: Whirinaki Forest Park End of Okahu Rd. FIT, 23 Mar 2000 C Carlton, A Weir, # 083 (LSAM); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: AK: Hunua Ranges, Vining Reserve, Mangatangi Track, 240 m, 37 ∘ 0.7.747 / S, 175 ∘ 13.13.024 / E, 17. xi. 2005, Nothofagus-Agathis-Phyllocladus trichomanoides, etc.; FMHD # 2005 - 008, berl. Leaf & log litter, A. Newton, A. Solodovnikov, et al.; ANMT site 1141 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: AK: Hunua Ranges Reg. Park, Kohukohunui Track nr. Mine Rd., 475 m, 37 ∘ 02.396 ' S, 175 ∘ 11.251 ' E, 17. xi. 2005, broadleaf-podocarp forest, numerous tree ferns; FMHD # 2005 - 004, berl., leaf & log litter, A. Newton, A. Solodovnikov, et al.; ANMT site 1140 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: AK: Waipipi Scen. Res., 2 km. Wsw Waipipi 40 m 37.14 S 174.40 E 22. ii. 1987 native hardwood forest in gully A. Newton & M. Thayer 835 FMHD # 87 - 269 berl., leaf & log litter, forest floor (FMNH, EtOH); (5 ­­­ males, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: AK: Waitakere Ra., Nohoanga Scen. Res., 260 m 36.57 S 174.35 E 23. ii. 1987 hardwood-podocarp forest A. Newton & M. Thayer 836 FMHD # 87 - 271 berl., frond litter at base of tree ferns. (FMNH EtOH); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: BP: Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park, Mt. Te Aroha summit road, 450 m, 37 ∘ 31.429 ' S, 175 ∘ 44.005 ' E, 19. xi. 2005, mixed broadleaf forest w / many tree ferns, nikau palms; FMHD # 2005 - 018, berl., leaf & log litter, A. Newton & M. Thayer; ANMT site 1144 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (5 ­­­ males) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: BP: Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park, Mt. Te Aroha, upper end Tul Mine Track, nr. Summit road, 775 m, 37 ∘ 31.658 ' S, 175 ∘ 44.684 ' E, 19. xi. 2005, low Nothofagus menziesii forest w / Astelia ground layer; FMHD # 2005 - 021, berl., forest litter, A. Newton & M. Thayer; ANMT site 1145 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (21 ­­­ males, ­­­ 7 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: GB: Urewera N. P., Waikaremoana Rd., S end Matanunui Ridge, 720 m, 38 ∘ 44.404 ' S, 177 ∘ 05.806 ' E, 22. xii. 2005, mixed broadleaf (incl. Nothofagus fusca) - podocarp; FMHD # 2005 - 118, berl., leaf & log litter, A. Newton, M. Thayer, & A. Solodovnikov; ANMT site 1149 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: GB: Urewera N. P., Maungapohatu Rd., 3.2 km E Taupeupe Saddle, 1110 m, 38 ∘ 36.975 ' N, 177 ∘ 02.753 ' E, 22. xi. 2005, mossy Nothofagus menzeisii forest; FMHD # 2005 - 027, berl., leaf & log litter, A. Newton, M. Thayer, et al.; ANMT site 1148 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: NN: Kahurangi N. P., Arthur Range, above Flora Saddle, 1000 m, 41 ∘ 11.351 ' S, 172 ∘ 44.456 ' E, 28. xi- 19. xii. 2005, Nothofagus - dominant forest; FMHD # 2005 - 044, flight intercept trap, A. Newton & M. Thayer, ANMT site 1156 propylene glycol to 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (12 ­­­ males, ­­­ 13 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: WO: Pirongia Forest Park, Tirohanga Track (above end Corcoran Rd.), 500 m, 37 ∘ 58.409 ' S, 175 ∘ 07.173 ' E, 20. xi. 2005, broadleaf forest; FMHD # 2005 - 015, berl., forest litter, D. Clarke & A. Solodovnikov; ANMT site 1146 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (2 ­­­ males) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: WO: Pirongia Forest Park, Mahaukura Track (above end Grey Rd.), 270 m, 37 ∘ 58.218 ' S, 175 ∘ 06.523 ' E, 18. xi. 2005, mixed broadleaf forest; FMHD # 2005 - 011, berl., leaf & log litter, M. Thayer & A. Newton; ANMT site 1142 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND AK Birkenhead Kauri Park 4 Oct 1978 B. M. May (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ Waitakere Drive 15.10.42 // A. E. Brookes Collection (NZAC); (6 ­­­ specimens) ­­­ Waimarino, Main Trunk Line. N. Is. // 1867 // Coll. T. Broun (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND BP Tikitiki Stream Horohoro SF Mamaku Plateau 24 Jul 1076 // J. S. Dugdale litter 76 / 57 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND BP Horohoro SF Mamaku Plat 550 m 24 Jul 1976 J. S. Dugdale // Litter 76 / 44 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND BP Kaimai Ra 427 m Leyland Tramline 22 Sep 1981 B. M. May // litter 81 / 92 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ Kaimai Ra. Matamara, Waikare M. Is. // 1600 feet // A. E. Brookes Coll. (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ Kaimai 1520 1 - 1 - 31. AEB // A. E. Brookes Collection (NZAC); (1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP 9 km from Opotiki 20 Aug 1976 A. R. Ferguson // Litter 76 / 63 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: BP Orete Forest Te Puia Hut Bush 15 Sep 1992 G. Hall & // R. C. Henderson Sifted litter 92 / 50 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Waiaroho 21 Oct 1992 J. S. Dugdale // litter & mosses 92 / 70 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ Leafmould Fitzgeralds Rotorua // R. M. Bull Collection (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau, Hovelis Watching Dog 240 m 24 Oct 1992 J. S. Dugdale // Litter 92 / 78 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Te Koau, 243 m 15 Mar 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 43 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, BP Waiaroho 10 Mar 1993 J. S. Dugdale Litter 93 / 36 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND CL Gt Barrier I Mt Hobson Upper Kauri Dam 11 Apr 1982 // moss and litter (NZAC); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Kauri Reserve Omahutu SF 10 Oct 1974 J. C. Watt // Litter 74 / 81 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, ND Kohuronaki, 270 m 24 Nov 1982 G. Kuschel // Litter and decayed wood 82 / 123 (NZAC); (4 ­­­ males) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Parahaki Park 5 Nov 1981 G. Kuschel // litter and decayed wood 81 / 127 (NZAC); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Parahaki Park 5 Nov 1981 G. Kuschel // litter and decayed wood 81 / 126 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND ND Waipoua SF Toatoa Grove 25 Nov 1980 G. Kuschel // Sifted litter 80 / 121 (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND TK Mt Egmont NP Stratford Mtn House, 846 m 23 May 1986 // C. L. Lyal Leaf litter CL 474 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, WO Mt Pirongia SF Rangitukia Stream 13 June 2001 R. Leschen // berlesate of tree holes leaf litter RL 664 (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND WO Mt Pirongia 962 m 16 Jan 1977 A. K. Walker litter 77 / 2 (NZAC); (4 ­­­ males, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND WO Mt Pirongia 962 m 16 Jan 1977 A. K. Walker litter 77 / 2 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099317FF555DB4F964C963A36D.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: ­­­ (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: ND: Waipoua SF Te Matua Ngahere, litter, 4 Feb 1975 JC Watt, 75 / 94 (NZAC). Paratypes: ­­­ (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ holotype locality (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099317FF555DB4F964C963A36D.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This species is named in honor of Dr. David Dismukes, for his support of this project as member of the first author’s advisory committee.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099317FF555DB4F964C963A36D.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, P. dismukesi is similar to other species in the genus. The form of the aedeagus, with a median lobe enlarged, ventral process simple and two lateral processes simple and curved dorsally is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099317FF555DB4F964C963A36D.taxon	description	Redescription. ­­­ MALE. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes rounded, composed of 15 facets. Frontal margin of rostrum straight in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, as wide as long, broad anteriorly and rounded posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude, maxillary palpomere IV as long as head, narrow, widened at base and distal ½ to 1 / 3, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae present, median antebasal fovea reduced. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, medially flattened, bearing short, fine setae, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae and single sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, oval median depression shallow, reaching apex. Genitalia: aedeagus symmetrical. Median lobe enlarged, produced in thickened extension from phallobase. Lateral processes curved dorsally, narrowed and simple. Ventral process ventrally curved, distally, longer than median lobe. Parameres present, as long ventral process. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ Females are similar to males except eyes slightly smaller and ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099317FF555DB4F964C963A36D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is only known from collection events in Northland (ND) and Westland (WD).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099317FF555DB4F964C963A36D.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ examined. ­­­ (18 ­­­ males, ­­­ 25 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: ND: Waipoua Stm, 100 m Litter 19 May 1978, SB Peck (LSAM); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 5 ­­­ females) New Zealand: ND: Omahutu S. F. Litter, 18 Mar 1978 SB Peck (LSAM); (5 ­­­ males, ­­­ 7 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: ND: Waipoua S. F. Litter, 4 Feb 1975 SE Nichols, 75 / 84; (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: ND: Waipoua S. F., Te Matua Ngahere, litter, 75 / 19 4 Feb 1975, JC Watt (LSAM); (10 ­­­ males, ­­­ 5 ­­­ females) New Zealand: WD: Hokitika Gorge 19 Jan 1978 SB Peck (LSAM); (6 ­­­ males, ­­­ 6 ­­­ females) New Zealand: WD: Okuku Scenic reserve 46.7 km W Otira, 75 m 42 ’ 43 S 171 ’ 14 E, # 050 // zelandiae leaf litter Berlese, 12 Jan 1998 C. Carlton, R. Leschen (LSAM).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099316FF565DB4FBFCCB9DA784.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: ­­­ (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND, ND Unuwhao, 270 m 25 Nov 1982 G. Kuschel // sifted litter and decayed wood 82 / 125 (NZAC). Paratypes: ­­­ (3 ­­­ females) ­­­ holotype locality (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand, ND Kohuronaki, 270 m 24 Nov 1982 G. Kuschel // Litter and decayed wood 82 / 123 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099316FF565DB4FBFCCB9DA784.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ The specific epithet refers to the humped form of the median lobe on the aedeagus of males of this species.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099316FF565DB4FBFCCB9DA784.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, the median depression on ventrite II margined by carinae and the presence of a small median projection angled anteriorly at the hind margin of ventrite II distinguishes this species from all others in the genus in NZ. The form of the aedeagus with a large dorsal hump at the base of the median lobe is also unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099316FF565DB4FBFCCB9DA784.taxon	description	Redescription. ­­­ MALE. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes rounded, composed of 15 facets. Frontal margin of rostrum rounded in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, as wide as long, broad anteriorly and rounded posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, bearing dense setae. Maxillary palpomere IV shorter than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 3, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea reduced. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, median flattened area declined posteriorly, margins thickened, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with single basal foveae and single sutural fovea present; discal stria present, short, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, circular median depression reaching apex, margined by carinae, apex of ventrite bearing small median projection angled anteriorly. Genitalia: aedeagus symmetrical. Median lobe simple, slightly curved dorsally at distal end with large dorsal hump-like process at base. Lateral processes absent. Ventral process simple, gently curved. Parameres short, extending about half the length of the median lobe, bearing elongate distal setae reaching margin of median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ Females are similar to males except eyes slightly smaller and ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099316FF565DB4FBFCCB9DA784.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is only known from the type series.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099315FF575DB4FA22CD95A445.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: ­­­ (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: NN: Mt. Starveall, 1066 m, moss 29 Dec 1964, G Kuschel, JI Townsend, 65 / 165 (NZAC). Paratypes: ­­­ (5 ­­­ males) ­­­ holotype locality (NZAC); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: NN: Lake Roititi, moss 27 Jul 1965 AK Walker, 65 / 402 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099315FF575DB4FA22CD95A445.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This species is named in honor of Dr. Mike Kaller, for his support of this project as member of the first author’s advisory committee.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099315FF575DB4FA22CD95A445.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, P. kalleri is most similar to P. lescheni in possessing a median tubercle on the apex of the median ovate depression on ventrite II. The form of the aedeagus, with the median lobe elongate and simple, a ventral fleshy process, and the absence of a ventral process is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099315FF575DB4FA22CD95A445.taxon	description	Redescription. ­­­ MALE. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes rounded, composed of 15 facets. Frontal margin of rostrum rounded in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, as wide as long, broad anteriorly and rounded posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, bearing dense setae. Maxillary palpomere IV shorter than head, narrow, widened at base and distal 1 / 3, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae and median antebasal fovea reduced. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, median flattened area declined posteriorly, margins thickened, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with single basal foveae and single sutural fovea present; discal stria present, short, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, deep longitudinal median sulcus reaching apex of ventrite, apex of ventrite with small median projection. Genitalia: aedeagus symmetrical. Ventral fleshy lobe extending beyond phallobase. Median lobe simple and narrow. Two thin lateral processes also extending from fleshy lobe. Ventral process absent. Parameres as long as median lobe. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ Females are similar to males except eyes slightly smaller and ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099315FF575DB4FA22CD95A445.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is known from several localities in Nelson (NN): Maungatapu Saddle, Mt. Starveall, Dun Mt. Mt. Arthur, Lake Sylvester, and St. Arnaud Range.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED099315FF575DB4FA22CD95A445.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ Examined. ­­­ (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 3 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: NN: Maungatapu Sdle, 732 m Litter, 15 Nov 1967 JI Townsend, 67 / 83 (LSAM); (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: NN: Dun Mt. Wooded Peak E. Summit, litter, 71 / 116 14 Sep 1971, GW Ramsay (LSAM); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: NN: Mt. Arthur, 1158 m Moss, 3 Nov 1969 JI Townsend, 69 / 215 (LSAM); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: NN: L. Sylvester, 1402 m Mats, 29 Oct 1969 JS dugdale, 69 / 182 (LSAM); ­­­ (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: NN: Lake Roititi, moss 27 Jul 1965 AK Walker, 65 / 402 (LSAM); (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: NN: St. Arnaud Ra. Moss, 23 Dec 1964 G Kuschel, 64 / 182 (LSAM).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09932BFF695DB4FF09CD72A564.taxon	materials_examined	Type­ ­­ Material. ­­­ Holotype: ­­­ (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ New Zealand: MB: Black Birch, 1800 m Litter, 16 Feb 1970 AC Eyles, 70 / 139 (NZAC). Paratypes: ­­­ (1 ­­­ male, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ holotype locality (NZAC); (2 ­­­ males, ­­­ 1 ­­­ female) ­­­ New Zealand: MB: Black Birch Ra., Mt. Altimarloch 1700 m, litter, 16 Feb 1970 G Kuschel, 70 / 119 (NZAC).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09932BFF695DB4FF09CD72A564.taxon	etymology	Etymology. ­­­ This species is named after Dr. Richard Leschen, a specialist of New Zealand Coleoptera, supporter of this project, and friend of the authors.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09932BFF695DB4FF09CD72A564.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. ­­­ Externally, P. lescheni is most similar to P. kalleri in possessing a tubercle at the apex of the medial oval depression on ventrite II. However, the form of the aedeagus, with the deeply scoop-shaped parameres and the presence of only a right lateral process is unique.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09932BFF695DB4FF09CD72A564.taxon	description	Redescription. ­­­ MALE. ­­­ Integument: head, pronotum, elytra, abdomen, and appendages light brown, palpi lighter in color. Head: ­­­ width between eyes equal to ½ length of head from base of vertex to apex of rostrum. Eyes rounded, composed of 15 facets. Frontal margin of rostrum straight in dorsal view. Gular mound modified, as wide as long, broad anteriorly and rounded posteriorly; area of head posterior to gular mound flattened, slightly concave, nude, maxillary palpomere IV as long as head, narrow, widened at base and distal ½ to 1 / 3, v-shaped sensory patches present. Thorax: ­­­ pronotum basal sulcus absent, lateral antebasal foveae present, median antebasal fovea reduced. Mesoventrite with median shield unmodified. Metaventrite afoveate, median area broadly flattened, bearing short, fine setae, metacoxae separated by extension of ventrite I. Legs unmodified. Elytra with two basal foveae and single sutural fovea present; discal stria absent, sutural striae present. Abdomen: ­­­ tergites of usual form for tribe. Ventrite I covered in dense, shining setae; ventrite II with basal sulcus occupying length of ventrite, sulcus densely setose, deep oval median depression reaching apex, apex thickened into a tubercle bearing patch of fine, short setae. Genitalia: aedeagus asymmetrical. Median lobe short, simple. Lateral process only produced on right side of aedeagus, inner and outer process simple. Ventral process absent. Parameres large, deep and scoop shaped, almost completely encasing the terminal portion of the aedeagus in lateral view. Females. ­­­ Integument, ­­­ Head, ­­­ Thorax, ­­­ Abdomen: ­­­ Females are similar to males except eyes slightly smaller and ventrite II lacking median ovate depression.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09932BFF695DB4FF09CD72A564.taxon	distribution	Distribution. ­­­ This species is only known from collection events in Marlborough (MB) near Black Birch Range and a single collection event from Buller (BR) near Mt. Robert.	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
8734ED09932BFF695DB4FF09CD72A564.taxon	materials_examined	Material­ ­­ examined. ­­­ (4 ­­­ males, ­­­ 2 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: MB: Black Birch Ra., Mt. Altimarlock 1700 m, litter, 16 Feb 1970 G Kuschel, 70 / 121 (LSAM); (3 ­­­ males, ­­­ 7 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: MB: Black Birch Ra., Mt. Altimarlock 1700 m, litter, 16 Feb 1970 G Kuschel, 70 / 123; (2 ­­­ males) ­­­ New Zealand: MB: Black Birch Ra., Mt. Altimarlock 1700 m, mats, 16 Feb 1970 G Kuschel, 70 / 125 (LSAM); (7 ­­­ males, ­­­ 5 ­­­ females) ­­­ New Zealand: MB: Black Birch Ra., Mt. Altimarlock 5550 m, mats, 16 Feb 1970 G Kuschel, 70 / 126 (LSAM). (1 ­­­ male) ­­­ NEW ZEALAND: BR: Nelson Lakes N. P., Mt. Robert, Relax Shelter 1420 m, 41 ∘ 50.2 ' S, 172 ∘ 48.6 ' E, 1. xii. 2005, alpine tussock herbfields; FMHD # 2005 - 062, berl., debris at bases of tussocks, D. Clarke 95 % ethanol FIELD MUSEUM NAT. HIST. (FMNH, EtOH).	en	Owens, Brittany E., Carlton, Christopher E. (2022): --- Revision- -- of- -- the- -- New- -- Zealand- -- species- -- of- -- the- -- Genus- -- Pselaphogenius Reitter- -- (Staphylinidae: --- Pselaphinae: --- Pselaphitae: --- Pselaphini) ---. Zootaxa 5155 (2): 187-220, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5155.2.2
