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| Neolindus hamatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Neolindus |
| Species: | N. hamatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolindus hamatus Herman, 1991 | |
Neolindus hamatus is a species of beetle of the family Staphylinidae. This species is known from Brazil.
Description
[edit]Adults reach a length of about 4.8 mm and are reddish brown, with the antennae and legs paler.
Etymology
[edit]The species name is derived from Latin hamatus (meaning hooked or with hooks) and refers to the hook-like projections on the apical portion of the aedeagus.[1]