Pseudanophthalmus packardi explained

Pseudanophthalmus packardi is a species of beetle found only in the Carter Caves of Kentucky.[1] Individuals are blind and predatory, and remain close to underground streams in caves. They were first discovered in the X Cave in the late 1800s, but were mistaken for another species until Thomas C. Barr discovered its uniqueness in 1957.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kentucky's Natural Heritage: An Illustrated Guide to Biodiversity. Abernathy. Greg. White. Deborah. Laudermilk. Ellis L.. Evans. Marc. 2016-01-21. University Press of Kentucky. 9780813168678. en.
  2. Book: Conn, David Bruce. Cave Life of Carter Caves State Park. Appalachian Development Center. 1981. Morehead, Kentucky.
  3. Web site: ADW: Pseudanophthalmus packardi: CLASSIFICATION. animaldiversity.org. 2019-01-22.

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