Elmomorphus paradonatus

Elmomorphus paradonatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Elateriformia
Family: Dryopidae
Genus: Elmomorphus
Species:
E. paradonatus
Binomial name
Elmomorphus paradonatus
Kodada, Selnekovič & Jäch, 2024

Elmomorphus paradonatus is a species of beetle of the family Dryopidae. This species is found in China (Guizhou, Yunnan).

Description

Adults reach a length of 2.97–3.58 mm (males) and 3.14–3.79 mm (females). Their body is ovate, strongly convex dorsally and integument dark brown to black. The mouthparts, antennae, trochanters, and tarsi are reddish-brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the morphological similarity of the species with Elmomorphus donatus.[1]

References

  1. ^ Taxonomic revision of the genus Elmomorphus Sharp, 1888.II. Redescription of the genus and review of the species from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam (Coleoptera: Dryopidae)
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