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Caccothryptus Larryi
''Caccothryptus larryi'' is a species of Limnichidae, minute marsh-loving beetle in the subfamily Limnichinae. The species was described, alongside five other ''Caccothryptus'' species, by Natural History Museum, London, Natural History Museum entomologist Keita Matsumoto in 2021, using specimens gathered in 1953 by Harry George Champion in Haldwani, India. Both of the ''C. larryi'' specimens featured genital structures distinct from Champion's initial classification of Caccothryptus ripicola, ''C. ripicola''. The species was named after Larry (cat), Larry, the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office at the British Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street. Taxonomy The Limnichidae (minute marsh-loving beetle) genus ''Caccothryptus'' was first described by David Sharp (entomologist), David Sharp in 1902. In 2014, the genus was divided into five species groups by Carles Hernando and Ignacio Ribera, as part of a reclassification which brought the genus from seven to 23 species. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnichidae
Limnichidae, commonly called minute marsh-loving beetles, is a family of beetles belonging to Byrrhoidea. There are at least 30 genera and 350 described species in Limnichidae. They are found worldwide, with the greatest diversity in tropical regions. Most species seem to be associated with water-adjacent habitats, such as riparian and coastal locations, though many species are likely fully terrestrial, with some species being associated with leaf litter and arboreal habitats. Species with known diets feed on moss or algae. The oldest fossils of the family are known from mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber from Myanmar. Genera References Further reading * * * * * * * * * * * Byrrhoidea Polyphaga families Limnichidae, {{Elateriformia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |