Mecodema jacinda
Mecodema jacinda is a large-bodied ground beetle endemic to Maungatautari Sanctuary, Waikato, New Zealand. It is the largest species of "Mecodema" found on Maungatautari, which also has the medium-sized "M. curvidens" inhabiting the forest. It is named after New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Diagnosis. Differing from all other North Island "Mecodema" species by: Description. Length 29–36 mm, pronotal width 7.9–10.2 mm, elytral width 9.1–11.6 mm. Colour of entire body matte to glossy black (especially pronotum). Natural history. Relatively common and can be found under logs and rocks in native forest.