Lucaninae
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Lucaninae is the largest subfamily of the stag beetle
s (Lucanidae).
Characteristics include partial to complete division of the eyes by a canthus
, geniculate antennae
, and distinctly separated coxa
e. The body is typically elongate and slightly flattened.
Some notable species are also listed:
Stag beetle
Stag beetles are a group of about 1,200 species of beetle in the family Lucanidae, presently classified in four subfamilies Some species grow up to over 12 cm , but most are about 5 cm .-Overview:...
s (Lucanidae).
Characteristics include partial to complete division of the eyes by a canthus
Canthus
The Canthus is either corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.Canthus may also refer to:* Canthus of the eye, also called the orbital canthus* Canthus , the sides of the snout in reptiles in amphibians...
, geniculate antennae
Antenna (biology)
Antennae in biology have historically been paired appendages used for sensing in arthropods. More recently, the term has also been applied to cilium structures present in most cell types of eukaryotes....
, and distinctly separated coxa
Coxa
Coxa may refer to:* Theta Leonis, a star* Nickname of Brazilian soccer team Coritiba Foot Ball Club* Hip, below the lateral side of the abdomen* The short most-proximal base jointed segment of the arthropod leg...
e. The body is typically elongate and slightly flattened.
Genera
- Aegognathus
- Aegus
- Agnus
- Allotopus
- Amneidus
- Andinolucanus
- Aphanognathus
- Apterocyclus
- Apterodorcus Arrow, 1943
- Auxicerus
- Bartolozziolucanus
- Beneshius
- Bomansius
- Brasilucanus
- Cacostomus
- Cacostomus squamosusCacostomus squamosusCacostomus squamosus is a beetle of the Lucanidae family. It lives in Australia.-External links:* Australian Faunal Directory...
- Cacostomus squamosus
- Calcodes
- Cantharolethrus
- Cantharolethrus luxeriCantharolethrus luxeriCantharolethrus luxerii is a species of stag beetle....
- Cantharolethrus luxeri
- Capreolucanus
- Cardanus
- Casignetus
- Charagmophorus
- Chewlucanus
- ChiasognathusChiasognathusChiasognathus is a genus of stag beetles found in Argentina and Chile. It includes seven species:*Chiasognathus beneshi Lacroix, 1978*Chiasognathus grantii Stephens, 1832*Chiasognathus impubis Parry, 1870...
- Cladophyllus
- ColophonColophon (genus)Colophon is a small genus of beetle in the "stag beetle" family Lucanidae.These beetles are flightless, and are endemic to South Africa, each restricted to its own mountain range or peak within a range...
- CyclommatusCyclommatusCyclommatus is a rare genus of the stag beetle. They are about 105mm big....
- Cyclommatus scutellarisCyclommatus scutellarisCyclommatus scutellaris is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae....
- Cyclommatus scutellaris
- Dendezia
- Diasomoides
- Dinonigidius
- Dorculus
- DorcusDorcusDorcus is a genus of the family Lucanidae of stag beetles. Of the 30-odd species, most occur in Asia and India; two are found in southern Europe, and three species are from North America...
- Dynodorcus
- Eligmodontus
- Epipedesthus
- Eulepidius
- Figulus
- Ganelius
- Geodorcus
- Gnaphaloryx
- Gonometopus
- Hemisodorcus
- Heterochthes
- HexarthriusHexarthriusHexarthrius is a genus of large stag beetles. It includes the following species:*Hexarthrius aduncus*Hexarthrius andreasi*Hexarthrius bowringii*Hexarthrius buquettii*Hexarthrius davisoni*Hexarthrius forsteri...
- Homoderus
- Hoplogonus
- Incadorcus
- Leptinopterus
- Lissapterus
- Lissotes
- Lissotes latidens – Wielangta stag beetleWielangta stag beetleLissotes latidens, commonly known as the Wielangta Stag Beetle or Broad-toothed Stag Beetle, is a species of stag beetle which is only found in an area centred in Wielangta Forest in eastern Tasmania...
, broad-toothed stag beetle
- Lissotes latidens – Wielangta stag beetle
- LucanusLucanus (genus)Lucanus is a genus of stag beetles .-Species:not a complete list*Lucanus capreolus*Lucanus cervus*Lucanus elaphus*Lucanus formosanus*Lucanus maculifemoratus*Lucanus mazama*Lucanus placidus...
- Macrocrates
- Macrodorcas
- Mesotopus
- Metadorcinus
- Metadorcus
- Metallactulus
- Microlucanus
- Neolucanus
- Neolucanus castanopterusNeolucanus castanopterusNeolucanus castanopterus is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae....
- Neolucanus castanopterus
- Nigidionus
- Nigidius
- Noseolucanus
- Novonigidius
- OdontolabisOdontolabisOdontolabis is a genus of beetles belonging to the Lucanidae family.-Description:The species of the genus Odontolabis are large , oblong and shiny. Usually males have more or less enlarged head and jaws. The head and the pronotum usually are black, while elytra are often more or less brownish or...
- Odontolabis castelnaudiOdontolabis castelnaudiOdontolabis castelnaudi is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae-References:* Lacroix, J.-P., 1984 - The Beetles of the World, volume 4, Odontolabini I - Genera Chalcodes, Odontolabis, Heterochtes. This is a very good revision of the genus Odontolabis...
- Odontolabis cuveraOdontolabis cuveraOdontolabis cuvera is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae, stag beetles. The males have three morphological forms with variations in the size of their mandibles.This beetle is native to southeast Asia.- List of subspecies :...
- Odontolabis femoralisOdontolabis femoralisOdontolabis femoralis is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae. It lives in Indonesia.- List of subspecies :* Odontolabis femoralis femoralis Waterhouse, 1887* Odontolabis femoralis kinabaluensis Möllenkamp, 1904...
- Odontolabis sivaOdontolabis sivaOdontolabis siva is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae.- Monograph :* Lacroix, J.-P., 1984 - The Beetles of the World, volume 4, Odontolabini I - Genera Chalcodes, Odontolabis, Heterochtes.-External links:*...
- Odontolabis castelnaudi
- Onorelucanus
- Oonotus
- Paralissotes
- Penichrolucanus
- Platyceroides
- Platyceropsis
- Platycerus
- Platyfigulus
- Prismognathus
- Prosopocoilus
- Prosopocoilus astacoidesProsopocoilus astacoidesProsopocoilus astacoides is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae.-External links:*...
- Prosopocoilus biplagiatusProsopocoilus biplagiatusProsopocoilus biplagiatus is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae.-External links:*...
- Prosopocoilus bisonProsopocoilus bisonProsopocoilus bison is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae....
- Prosopocoilus giraffa – giraffe stag beetleGiraffe stag beetleThe Giraffe Stag-Beetle is the world's largest saw-tooth stag beetle with long and sharp jaws. It lives in wide range of Asia - from India to Indonesia. It is strong and rough natured, but the large jaws are sometimes beyond its control. Aggressive, fierce and powerful, it fights using the...
- Prosopocoilus inclinatusProsopocoilus inclinatusProsopocoilus inclinatus is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae....
- Prosopocoilus savageiProsopocoilus savageiProsopocoilus savagei is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae....
- Prosopocoilus astacoides
- Pseudodorcus
- Pseudorhaetus
- Pycnosiphorus
- Rhaetulus
- Rhaetulus crenatusRhaetulus crenatusRhaetulus crenatus is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae.-External links:*...
- Rhaetulus crenatus
- Rhaetus
- RhyssonotusRhyssonotusRhyssonotus is a genus of stag beetles .- References :* G. Cassis, W.W.K. Houston, T.A. Weir & B.P. Moore . Updated by A.A. Calder . Coleoptera: Scarabaeoida.. Australian Biological Resources Study, Canberra. Viewed 22 November 2007.-External links:* *...
- Sclerostomus
- Scortizus
- Serrognathus
- Sphaenognathus
- Telodorcus
- Tetrarthrius
- Velutinodorcus
- Vinsonella
- Weinreichius
- Xiphodontus
- Yumikoi