Neolindus basisinuatus is a species of beetle of the family Staphylinidae. This species is known from the Panama and Costa Rica.[1]
| Neolindus basisinuatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Neolindus |
| Species: | N. basisinuatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolindus basisinuatus Herman, 1991 | |
Description
editAdults reach a length of about 6.1 mm and are reddish brown, while the elytra are darker and the antennae and legs are paler.
Etymology
editThe species name is derived from Latin basis (meaning bottom) and sinuatus (meaning bend or curve) and refers to the form of the basal margin of the emargination of the posterior margin of sternum VIII.[2]