Selenophorus elytrostictus
Messer & Raber, 2021
Selenophorus elytrostictus is a ground beetle described in 2021. It belongs to the Selenophorus, a group of , soil-dwelling carabids. The specific epithet refers to the elytral punctation pattern. As a recently described species, detailed natural history information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Selenophorus elytrostictus: /ˌsɛlənˈɒfərəs ɛˌlaɪtrəˈstɪktəs/
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'elytrostictus' derives from Greek, referring to the punctate- elytral characteristic of this .
Taxonomic recency
Described in 2021, this represents a relatively recent addition to the North American carabid fauna. Original description details are essential for accurate identification.