Abstract
Based on the analysis of the original description, Yosiityphlus kuroshio Sawada, 1971, initially described as a member of Leptotyphlinae, is transferred to the genus Thinobius Kiesenwetter, 1844, subfamily Oxytelinae. The generic name Yosiityphlus Sawada, 1971 is placed in synonymy with the name Thinobius.References
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