Chthonius (Chthonius) makirina (Chthoniidae, Pseudoscorpiones), a new species from Croatia

Abstract

The pseudoscorpion sample discovered under a stone in Dalmatia (Croatia) was studied. A new species is described herein: Chthonius (Chthonius) makirina n. sp. This taxon is considered endemic to Dalmatia and the Balkan Peninsula. Along these lines, the diagnostic characters of the analyzed species are thoroughly described and figured. Taxonomic interrelationship and geographic distribution are briefly discussed.

Keywords

• Pseudoscorpions
• Chthonius (Chthonius) makirina n. sp.
• endemism
• Dalmatia (Croatia)
• Balkan Peninsula