Subgenus Coecobrya of the genus Sinella (collembola: entomobryidae) with special reference to the species of China

Abstract

A general overview of the subgenus Coecobrya Yosii 1956 of the genus Sinella Brook 1892, a table of species characteristics, and a key to the world species are given. The identity of the species C. caeca Schött 1896 and tenebricosa Folsom 1902 is also discussed. Four new species of the subgenus from China are described: C. communis, tibetensis, huangi, and oligoseta.