Neolindus apiculus
Species of beetle
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Neolindus apiculus is a species of beetle of the family Staphylinidae. This species is known from the Panama and Colombia.[1]
| Neolindus apiculus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Neolindus |
| Species: | N. apiculus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolindus apiculus Herman, 1991 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 12.5 mm and are reddish brown.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin apiculus (meaning apex or apical) and refers to the pointed apex of the aedeagus.[2]
