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