Sunius
Stephens, 1829
Sunius is a of (: ) in the Palaearctic region, currently comprising approximately 138 described and two . The genus exhibits notable diversity in Turkey, where 25 species have been documented. Multiple species are (wingless) and appear to be locally , particularly in Anatolia. Taxonomic revisions continue to expand the known fauna, with recent descriptions from Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Palaearctic region, with significant diversity in Turkey (25+ ), Iran, Iraq, and broader West Palaearctic. Specific regional records include western Anatolia (Izmir, Aydın, Muğla, Manisa provinces), central southern Anatolia (Kahramanmaraş, Malatya), southern Turkey (Mersin, Antakya), North Iraq, and South Iran. GBIF records indicate presence in Denmark and Sweden.
Behavior
Multiple are (wingless). Several Turkish species have been described as apparently locally , suggesting limited capacity.
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Taxonomic notes
The has been subject to extensive revisionary work by Assing, with multiple papers (V, VI, VII) describing new Turkish . An updated identification to Turkish species is available.
Nomenclatural history
Authorship sometimes cited as Curtis, 1829 in older literature, but currently accepted as , 1829.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- A revision of Sunius XVI. Two new species from Iran and Iraq (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae)
- On the Turkish species of Sunius. VI. New micropterous species from central southern Anatolia and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Paederinae).
- On the Turkish species of Sunius. VII. Five new micropterous species from western Anatolia and additional records (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Paederinae).
- On the Turkish species of Sunius. V. New species, additional records, a new synonymy, and an updated key to species (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Paederinae).
- On the genusSuniusStephens, 1829 of Turkey. VI. A new micropterous species and distribution of the genus (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae)