- Source: Lucaninae
The Lucaninae comprise the largest subfamily of the stag beetles (Lucanidae).
Characteristics include partial to complete division of the eyes by a canthus, geniculate antennae, and distinctly separated coxae. The body is typically elongated and slightly flattened.
Genera
Some notable species are also listed:
References
Brett C. Ratcliffe, "Lucanidae", in Ross H. Arnett Jr. and Michael C. Thomas, American Beetles (CRC Press, 2002), p. 7
UNL museum checklist of New World Lucanidae
G. Cassis, W.W.K. Houston, T.A. Weir & B.P. Moore (1992). Updated by A.A. Calder (2002). Coleoptera: Scarabaeoida. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study, Canberra. Viewed 22 November 2007.
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Lucaninae
- Taxonomy of Lucanidae
- Stag beetle
- Aegus (beetle)
- Platycerus delagrangei
- Platycerus caraboides
- Apterocyclus
- Platycerus piceus
- Hexarthrius parryi
- Chiasognathus sombrus
