Abacetus evulsus explained

Abacetus evulsus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Pterostichinae.[1] It was described by Peringuey in 1904.[1]

Taxonomy and Phylogeny

The species name evulsus is from Latin meaning 'root out'.[2]

The holotype specimen was collected by Sheppard with the collection date on the 12 July 1903.[3] A paratype was also collected by Sheppard on the 1 July 1903.[3] The South African Museum also holds a further three undesignated specimens.[3]

Species key

Distribution and Habitat

The species was originally collected from Beira in the Sofala province in Mozambique.[3] No other locations are known.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abacetus evulsus Péringuey, 1904 . Catalogue of Life . 2023-04-09 .
  2. Web site: William Whitaker's Words . Whitaker . William . 1993–2007 . May 21, 2020.
  3. M. A. Cochrane . 1995 . Coleoptera Type Material in the South African Museum . . 104 . 2270.

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