The identity and taxonomic status of the generic names Schendylops Cook, 1899, and Schendylurus Silvestri, 1907, and the proposal of Orygmadyla, a new related genus from Perú (Chilopoda: Geophilomorpha: Schendylidae)

Abstract

Examination of the intact syntype of Schendyla grandidieri DeSaussure & Zehntner, 1897, provides anatomical evidence that this species, type of the genus Schendylops Cook, 1899, is congeneric with Schendylurus australis Silvestri, type of the genus Schendylurus Silvestri, 1907. This specimen is designated lectotype of grandidieri, and is fully re-described and illustrated. All species heretofore placed in Schendylwus are transfe1red to Schendylops; a complete list is given, with geographic indications. Schendylops spelaeus Kraus, 1955, is redescribed from type material and designated type species of the new genus Orygmadyla. The relationships of Schendylops to other nominal genera of Schendylidae are discussed.