Neolindus brachiatus
Species of beetle
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Neolindus brachiatus is a species of beetle of the family Staphylinidae. This species is known from Venezuela.
| Neolindus brachiatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Neolindus |
| Species: | N. brachiatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolindus brachiatus Herman, 1991 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 4-5 mm and are reddish brown, with the elytra and abdomen darker and the antennae and legs yellowish brown.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin brachiatus (meaning with arms) and refers to the two processes or arms at the apex of the aedeagus.[1]
