Selenophorus balli

Messer & Raber, 2021

Selenophorus balli is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, described in 2021. The specific epithet honors Dr. George E. Ball, a prominent carabidologist. The species belongs to the Selenophorus, a group of ground beetles found primarily in the Americas.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Selenophorus balli: /sɛˌlɛnoʊˈfɔrəs ˈbælaɪ/

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Human Relevance

Named in honor of Dr. George E. Ball, a distinguished in ground beetle who celebrated his 90th birthday in September 2016.

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