Explanation of Names
Dacoderus steineri Aalbu, Andrews & Pollock 2006
Patronym for Warren Steiner, who collected the first specimen
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Identification
eye facets reduced in number (20-30), the eye rests upon a broad plate-like extension of the gena and is not visible from below
(1)Range
c. to s. TX (Cameron, Hidalgo, San Patricio, Bexar, and Mills counties) -
Map (1)(2)(3)Habitat
taken mostly on soil surface
(4)Remarks
Texas considers this a SGCN
(5)Print References
Aalbu R.L., Andrews F.G., Pollock D.A. (2005) Revision of western hemisphere Dacoderinae with a phylogenetic analysis of world taxa (Coleoptera: Salpingidae). Coleopterists Society Monographs. Patricia Vaurie Series 4: 1-40.
Riley E.G., King J.E. (2009) Element record datasheets submitted to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Wildlife Division, Austin.
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Mike Quinn on 8 October, 2009 - 9:37am
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