Euplatyrhopalus tadauchii

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Euplatyrhopalus tadauchii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Beetle
Suborder: Polyphaga
Family: Carabidae
Genus: Euplatyrhopalus
Species: E. tadauchii
Binomial name
Euplatyrhopalus tadauchii
Maruyama, Nomura & Sakchoowong, 2012

Diagnosis

. This species is similar to E. aplustrifer (Westwood, 1933), E. vexillifer (Westwood, 1874) and E. macrophyllus (Poll, 1890) by having two large triangular processes on hind margin of antennal club, but is distinguished from them by the smaller body, the pronotum being narrower, and the lateral projection of pronotum being narrower and apically pointed.

Description

Distribution

Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand.

Biology

The type series were collected by UV light trap (4 watt) and a flight interception trap set in a forest floor. No host ant has been known.

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