Megalopinus lingafelteri
Megalopinus lingafelteri is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae. The Megalopinus is known for containing relatively large species within this family, though specific information about M. lingafelteri itself is extremely limited. No observations of this species have been recorded in iNaturalist, and no published biological or ecological data are readily available. The species epithet suggests it may have been named in honor of an individual, following a common practice in coleopteran .
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How to pronounce Megalopinus lingafelteri: /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈpaɪnəs ˌlɪŋɡəˈfɛltɛri/
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Taxonomic Note
Megalopinus lingafelteri belongs to the Megalopinus, which was mentioned in a blog post by entomologist Ted C. MacRae as a desirable addition to his collection, alongside the related Megalopinus caelatus. This suggests the genus contains species of interest to coleopterists, likely due to their size or rarity.