An annotated checklist and a family key to the pseudoscorpion fauna (Arachnida: Pseudoscorpiones) of Sri Lanka Author Batuwita, Sudesh Author Benjamin, Suresh P. text Zootaxa 2014 3814 1 37 67 journal article 36838 10.11646/zootaxa.3814.1.2 cfd097cc-dab1-426f-9d0f-b8dd58ef9ae6 1175-5326 286221 956B2058-72D3-4C91-BBC8-ACD664F06F8B Parachernes ( Parachernes ) cocophilus ( Simon, 1901 ) ( Figs 6 C–D, 6H–J) Chelifer cocophilus Simon 1901 : 79 –80; Ellingsen 1912 : 81 . Parachernes (Argentochernes) cocophilus (Simon) : Beier 1932b : 123 –124, figs 140. Parachernes cocophilus (Simon) : Beier, 1967 : 354 ; Beier 1973 : 51 . Parachernes (Parachernes) cocophilus (Simon) : Harvey 1991 : 614 . Distribution. Equatorial Guinea ; Malaysia ( Kelantan: Kuala Aring; type locality); Sri Lanka ; Thailand ; Vietnam . Previous record. North Central Province: Maradan Maduwa (Wilpattu National Park; Beier 1973 ). New records. Northwestern Province: Kurunegala District: L 10 & L 26. Remarks. Found under bark of Jackfruit trees ( Figs 6 H–K). Parachernes ( P. ) cocophilus was found living in large colonies together with Paratemnoides pallidus , in forests of the dry zone.