Darwinius sedarisi | |
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Information | |
Range | Argentina |
Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Class | Insecta |
Order | Coleoptera |
Family | Staphylinidae |
Genus | Darwinilus |
Species | Darwinius sedarisi |
The Darwinius sedarisi, is a new species of rove beetle which is the only species in the genus Darwinilus. It is named after Charles Darwin and David Sedaris. It is found in Argentina. A specimen of the beetle was collected by Charles Darwin in 1832 during the voyage of the HMS Beagle, but not formally named as a new species until 2014.