Lionepha lindrothi
Maddison & Sproul, 2020
Lionepha lindrothi is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, described in 2020 from western North America. It was identified through integrative taxonomic methods combining sequencing, morphological analysis, and examination. The species is one of at least 11 recognized species in the Lionepha.
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How to pronounce Lionepha lindrothi: //laɪˈoʊnɛfə lɪnˈdroʊθaɪ//
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Taxonomic history
Lionepha lindrothi was described as a new by Maddison & Sproul in 2020. The species epithet honors Carl H. Lindroth, a prominent carabidologist who contributed extensively to the study of North American ground beetles.
Chromosomal characteristics
Members of the Lionepha, including L. lindrothi, have been observed to possess 12 pairs of and an X0/XX sex- system.