Aristochroa splendida
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Taxonavigation: Adephaga |
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Carabidae
Subfamilia: Harpalinae
Supertribus: Pterostichitae
Tribus: Pterostichini
Subtribus: Molopina
Genus: Aristochroa
Species: Aristochroa splendida
Name[edit]
- Aristochroa splendida Kavanaugh & Liang, 2006: 721, figs 3, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D, 8D, 11, 12A, C
- Holotype: IOZ, CASENT 1017808, ♀; 17 August 2005, Stop# DHK-2005-095, H.B. Liang, D.Z. Dong, & J.F. Zhang collectors.
- Type locality: Second cirque south of Shibali Yakou, 3710 m, Lumadeng Township, Fugong County, Yunnan Province, China.
- Etymology: This species epithet is a feminine nominative singular adjective, derived from the Latin splendidus, meaning bright or shining, in reference to the brilliant metallic reflection and luster of the dorsal surface of the single known adult of this species.
References[edit]
- David H. Kavanaugh; Hongbin Liang, 2006: Three additional new species of Aristochroa Tschitscherine (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Pterostichini) from the Gaoligongshan of western Yunnan Province, China. Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences, 57(24): 711–732.