A review of Canadian and Alaskan species of the genus Liogluta Thomson and descriptions of three new species (Coleoptera Staphylinidae Aleocharinae)

摘要

Fourteen species of Liogluta Thomson are reported from Canada and Alaska. Three of these are described as new to science: Liogluta castoris Klimaszewski & Webster, >sp. n.; Liogluta microgranulosa Klimaszewski & Webster, >sp. n.; and Liogluta pseudocastoris Klimaszewski & Webster, >sp. n. The previously unknown male of Liogluta gigantea Klimaszewski & Langor, Liogluta quadricollis (Casey), Liogluta wickhami (Casey), and female of Liogluta granulosa Lohse are described, and illustrated. Liogluta aloconotoides Lohse is synonymized with Liogluta terminalis (Casey). New provincial and state records are provided for six Liogluta species. A key to species, revised distribution with new provincial records, and new natural history data are provided.