Neolindus hamatus
Species of beetle
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Neolindus hamatus is a species of beetle of the family Staphylinidae. This species is known from Brazil.
| Neolindus hamatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Neolindus |
| Species: | N. hamatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolindus hamatus Herman, 1991 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 4.8 mm and are reddish brown, with the antennae and legs paler.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin hamatus (meaning hooked or with hooks) and refers to the hook-like projections on the apical portion of the aedeagus.[1]
