Actenonyx Explained

Actenonyx is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae. At present only species in this genus is Actenonyx bembidioides.[1] However, it has been suggested that a taxonomic revision of this genus is needed as there are two species that await description.[2] This genus and species was first described by Adam White[3] and is endemic to New Zealand.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Actenonyx White, 1846 . Catalogue of Life . 2023-04-08 .
  2. Larochelle. A.. Larivière. M.-C.. 2001. Carabidae (Insecta: Coleoptera): catalogue.. Fauna of New Zealand. 43. 1–285. 1179-7193. Biotaxa.
  3. Book: White. Adam. Butler. Arthur Gardiner. The zoology of the voyage of the H.M.S. Erebus & Terror, under the command of Captain Sir James Clark Ross - Insects. 1846. E. W. Janson. London. 2. 10.5962/bhl.title.7364. 15 January 2017.
  4. Web site: NZOR Name Details - Actenonyx bembidioides White, 1846. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd.. 15 January 2017.

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