Mecodema haunoho facts for kids
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| Dorsal view of Mecodema haunoho from Little Barrier Island, New Zealand | |
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M. haunoho
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| Mecodema haunoho Seldon & Leschen, 2011
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Mecodema haunoho is a special type of ground beetle. It is the only ground beetle species that lives only on Little Barrier Island in New Zealand. This island is also known as Hauturu. Mecodema haunoho is closely related to another beetle, M. aoteanoho, which lives on Great Barrier Island. They are also related to M. manaia, a species found in Bream Head, Northland, New Zealand.
What it Looks Like
This beetle is not too big, but it's not tiny either! Its body length is usually between 20.5 and 24.1 millimeters. That's about the length of a small paperclip.
The widest part of its body, called the pronotum, is about 5.1 to 5.9 millimeters wide. The wing covers, called elytra, are a bit wider, around 6.3 to 6.8 millimeters.
The entire body of Mecodema haunoho is a dark black color. It can look either dull (matte) or a bit shiny (glossy).
Where it Lives
Mecodema haunoho can be found all over Little Barrier Island. However, it prefers certain areas. You are more likely to find these beetles in the broadleaf forests. These forests are located in the southern and southwestern parts of Hauturu.
Broadleaf forests are places with many trees that have wide, flat leaves. These areas provide a good home for the beetles. They offer plenty of places to hide and find food.
