Trephionus cylindriphallus
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Trephionus cylindriphallus Sasakawa, 2018
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Trephionus cylindriphallus, is a species of beetle belonging to the family Carabidae. It is endemic to Japan.[1]
Etymology
The specific name cylindriphallus is due to cylindrical shape of the endophallus.[1]
Description
Body length of male is about 8.9–9.8 mm, whereas female is 8.2–10.0 mm. Dorsal surface blackish brown to black. Endophallus cylindrical in shape. No hind wings. Dorso-apical lobe semi-ellipsoid. Apex of aedeagus rounded.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Taxonomic notes on the ground beetles in the genus Trephionus Bates, 1883 from central Honshu, Japan". Zookeys. Retrieved 3 April 2018.