Biology:Ptilodactyla escalonai

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Short description: Species of beetle

Ptilodactyla escalonai
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Ptilodactylidae
Genus: Ptilodactyla
Species:
P. escalonai
Binomial name
Ptilodactyla escalonai
Lawrence et al., 2024

Ptilodactyla escalonai is a species of toe-winged beetle in the family Ptilodactylidae. It is found in Australia.[1]

Description

Ptilodactyla escalonai the first Ptilodactyla species described from Australia. It is morphologically similar to the species P. acuta.[1]

Distribution

It has mostly been found on the Cape York Peninsula in the state of Queensland.[1]

Etymology

The specific epithet "escalonai" is a tribute to Dr. Hermes E. Escalona, a friend and colleague of the authors.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q131644846 entry