Rilaena
Šilhavý, 1965
Rilaena is a of () in the Phalangiidae, established by Šilhavý in 1965. The genus includes approximately 13 described distributed across Europe and western Asia. The most common and widespread species is Rilaena triangularis, which has been subject to taxonomic debate regarding its placement in the genus Paraplatybunus. The genus is characterized by morphological features typical of the Phalangiinae.
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Distribution
Europe and western Asia. Records include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Italy, the Caucasus region, Iran, and the former Yugoslavia. Rilaena triangularis has been recorded in Vermont, United States, suggesting possible introduction or expanded range.
Similar Taxa
- ParaplatybunusRilaena triangularis has sometimes been classified in Paraplatybunus rather than Rilaena, indicating close morphological similarity and taxonomic uncertainty between these .
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The of Rilaena triangularis remains debated, with some authorities placing it in the Paraplatybunus within the Platybuninae rather than in Phalangiinae. This reflects ongoing challenges in based on morphological characters.
Species Diversity
The includes 13 described as of recent taxonomic treatments, with several species described relatively recently (Rilaena artvinensis 2015, Rilaena caucasica and Rilaena silhavyi 2016).