| Leistus matsudai | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Genus: | Leistus |
| Species: | L. matsudai |
| Binomial name | |
| Leistus matsudai Morita, 2012 | |
Leistus matsudai is a species of ground beetle that can be found in Central Japan. It belongs to the subgenus Pogonophorus.
Distribution and ecology
The species can be found in Nara and Mie prefectures in the Kinki District, Central Japan.
It may be found under mosses, barks, flakes, and in cracks in walls.
Etymology
The specific epithet "matsudai" is a tribute to Mr. Tsutomu Matsuda, an old friend of the author, because of his help supplying materials for his work.
References
- ^ Morita, Seiji (31 December 2012). "A New Leistus (Coleoptera, Carabidae) from the Kinki District, Central Japan" (PDF). Elytra: 319–324 – via coleoptera.sakura.ne.
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| Leistus matsudai | |
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