Medon insulanus
Herman, 2003
Medon insulanus is a rove beetle described by Herman in 2003. It belongs to the tribe Lathrobiini within the Paederinae. The species is known only from Luzon in the Philippines. As with other members of the Medon, it is presumed to be a small, ground-dwelling inhabiting forest litter and soil environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Medon insulanus: //ˈmɛ.dɔn ɪnˈsuː.la.nʊs//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
The can be distinguished from by the specific combination of morphological characters described in the original description by Herman (2003). As a member of Medon, it shares the general body plan of small, slender rove beetles with relatively short that expose most of the . Specific diagnostic features require examination of the original type material from Luzon.
Distribution
Known only from Luzon Island, Philippines.
Similar Taxa
- Other Medon species share similar general and require detailed examination of genitalia and other subtle characters for reliable identification.
More Details
Taxonomic note
This was described relatively recently (2003) and is known from very few specimens. The specific epithet 'insulanus' refers to its island-type locality.