Leistus matsudai is a species of ground beetle that can be found in Central Japan.

[1] The species can be found in Nara and Mie prefectures in the Kinki District, Central Japan.

[1] It may be found under mosses, barks, flakes, and in cracks in walls.

[1] The specific epithet "matsudai" is a tribute to Mr. Tsutomu Matsuda, an old friend of the author, because of his help supplying materials for his work.

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