Trephionus cylindriphallus

Trephionus cylindriphallus, is a species of beetle belonging to the family Carabidae. It is endemic to Japan.[1]

Trephionus cylindriphallus
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T. cylindriphallus
Binomial name
Trephionus cylindriphallus
Sasakawa, 2018

Etymology

The specific name cylindriphallus is due to cylindrical shape of the endophallus.[1]

Description

Body length of male is about 8.9–9.8 mm, whereas female is 8.2–10.0 mm. Dorsal surface blackish brown to black. Endophallus cylindrical in shape. No hind wings. Dorso-apical lobe semi-ellipsoid. Apex of aedeagus rounded.[1]

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