Ptilodactyla escalonai is a species of toe-winged beetle in the family Ptilodactylidae. It is found in Australia.
Description Ptilodactyla escalonai the first Ptilodactyla species described from Australia. It is morphologically similar to the species P. acuta.
Distribution It has mostly been found on the Cape York Peninsula in the state of Queensland.
Etymology The specific epithet "escalonai" is a tribute to Dr. Hermes E. Escalona, a friend and colleague of the authors.
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