Leistus matsudai
| Leistus matsudai | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Genus: | Leistus |
| Species: | L. matsudai
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| Binomial name | |
| Leistus matsudai Morita, 2012
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Leistus matsudai is a species of ground beetle that can be found in Central Japan. It belongs to the subgenus Pogonophorus.[1]
Distribution and ecology
[edit]The species can be found in Nara and Mie prefectures in the Kinki District, Central Japan.[1]
It may be found under mosses, barks, flakes, and in cracks in walls.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet "matsudai" is a tribute to Mr. Tsutomu Matsuda, an old friend of the author, because of his help supplying materials for his work.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Morita, Seiji (31 December 2012). "A New Leistus (Coleoptera, Carabidae) from the Kinki District, Central Japan" (PDF). Elytra: 319–324 – via coleoptera.sakura.ne.
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