Cheilotrichia
Rossi, 1848
Cheilotrichia is a of in the , Chioneinae. The genus was established by Rossi in 1848 and contains two recognized subgenera: Cheilotrichia and Empeda. within this genus have been documented across the Palearctic region, with some extending into the Nearctic. One species, C. (E.) umiat, was originally described from Alaska and has recently been recorded from the Putorana Plateau in northern East Siberia, representing a significant range extension.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Stony river valleys at altitudes of 200–300 m have been documented for C. (E.) umiat on the Putorana Plateau.
Distribution
Palearctic region; Nearctic region (Alaska). Specific country records include Russia (Siberia), Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The has been recorded from the Putorana Plateau in northern East Siberia.
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Subgenera
The contains two subgenera: Cheilotrichia Rossi, 1848 and Empeda Osten Sacken, 1869.