Sandalus randyi
Schnepp & Powell, 2018
Sandalus randyi is a of click beetle relative in the Rhipiceridae, described from Florida in 2018. It belongs to a small of beetles known for their distinctive appearance and association with wood-boring larvae. The species was named in honor of Randy Hardy, a coleopterist who contributed significantly to the study of North American beetles. Like other members of Sandalus, it is likely a or of wood-boring beetle larvae, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sandalus randyi: /ˈsændələs ˈrændiː/
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Distribution
Known from Florida, USA. The type locality and specific range within the state are not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Sandalus nigerOther North American in the same , sharing general body form and likely similar , though S. randyi can be distinguished by specific morphological features described in the original description.
- Other Rhipiceridae members share the distinctive 'cedar beetle' with elongated bodies and often sexually dimorphic , but Sandalus are distinguished by their specific antennal and body proportions.