Calleida desenderi, new species from Ecuador (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Lebiinae)
2011
New Beetle Species from Ecuador
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Author Information
Author(s): Achille Casale
Primary Institution: Università di Sassari
Conclusion
A new species of beetle, Calleida desenderi, has been identified in Ecuador, characterized by its unique coloration and genitalia.
Supporting Evidence
- Calleida desenderi is characterized by its rufous head and appendages.
- The species was found in secondary humid premontane forests at elevations of 1150–1400 m.
- The male genitalia of Calleida desenderi have a unique ring-like median lobe.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of beetle in Ecuador that looks different from others because of its special colors and body parts.
Methodology
The study involved examining specimens from various museums and dissecting male genitalia for detailed analysis.
Limitations
The female specimen was not fully sclerotized, limiting the examination of female genitalia.
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