159. Cylindroiulus meinerti (Verhoeff, 1891)

Iulus luridus var. meinerti Verhoeff, 1891 .

Iulus meinerti auct.

Distribution

AT, CH, DE, HR, HU, IT-ITA, SI. Central and Eastern Alps from the Rhine to Croatia.

Habitat

Occurs up to 2000 m, above the tree line but mainly in montane deciduous, e.g., Fagus, mixed or coniferous, e.g., Larix forest between about 650 m and 1750 m. Often in dead wood and under loose bark. Also found under cowpats in meadows. Associated particularly with calcareous mountains. See notes under C. tirolensis .