Neolindus plectrus
Appearance
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| Neolindus plectrus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Neolindus |
| Species: | N. plectrus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolindus plectrus Herman, 1991 | |
Neolindus plectrus is a species of beetle of the family Staphylinidae. This species is known from Venezuela.
Description
[edit]Adults reach a length of about 6.2 mm and are reddish brown, while the elytra and abdomen are darker and the legs and antennae are paler.
Etymology
[edit]The species name is derived from Latin plectrus (meaning a tool used to pluck or strike a stringed instrument) and refers to the shape of the apical projection of the aedeagus.[1]