Leistus matsudai
| Leistus matsudai | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Genus: | Leistus |
| Species: | L. matsudai |
| Binomial name | |
| Leistus matsudai Morita, 2012 | |
Leistus matsudai is a species of ground beetle that can be found in Central Japan. It belongs to the subgenus Pogonophorus.[1]
Distribution and ecology
The species can be found in Nara and Mie prefectures in the Kinki District, Central Japan.[1]
It may be found under mosses, barks, flakes, and in cracks in walls.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet "matsudai" is a tribute to Mr. Tsutomu Matsuda, an old friend of the author, because of his help supplying materials for his work.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Morita, Seiji (31 December 2012). "A New Leistus (Coleoptera, Carabidae) from the Kinki District, Central Japan" (PDF). Elytra: 319–324 – via coleoptera.sakura.ne.