Euplatyrhopalus tadauchii
Euplatyrhopalus tadauchii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Beetle |
Suborder: | Polyphaga |
Family: | Carabidae |
Genus: | Euplatyrhopalus |
Species: | E. tadauchii |
Binomial name | |
Euplatyrhopalus tadauchii Maruyama, Nomura & Sakchoowong, 2012 |
Diagnosis
. This species is similar to E. aplustrifer (Westwood, 1933), E. vexillifer (Westwood, 1874) and E. macrophyllus (Poll, 1890) by having two large triangular processes on hind margin of antennal club, but is distinguished from them by the smaller body, the pronotum being narrower, and the lateral projection of pronotum being narrower and apically pointed.
Description
Distribution
Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand.
Biology
The type series were collected by UV light trap (4 watt) and a flight interception trap set in a forest floor. No host ant has been known.