Neolindus densus
Species of beetle
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Neolindus densus is a species of beetle of the family Staphylinidae. This species is known from Brazil (Para, Amazonas[1]) and Colombia.
| Neolindus densus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Neolindus |
| Species: | N. densus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolindus densus Herman, 1991 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 4.5 mm.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin densus (meaning thick or close) and refers to the dense cluster of setae on the apical portion of the male's eighth sternum.[2]
