Neolindus prolatus
| Neolindus prolatus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Neolindus |
| Species: | N. prolatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Neolindus prolatus Herman, 1991
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Neolindus prolatus is a species of beetle of the family Staphylinidae. This species is known from Ecuador.
Description
Adults reach a length of about 4.6 mm and are dark reddish brown, with the abdomen darker. The antennae and legs are reddish brown to yellowish brown.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin prolatus (meaning extended or elongated) and refers to the elongation of the apex of the aedeagus.[1]