Biology:Cyclommatus canaliculatus

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Cyclommatus canaliculatus
Lucanidae - Cyclommatus canaliculatus.JPG
Cyclommatus canaliculatus from Island of Nias
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C. canaliculatus
Binomial name
Cyclommatus canaliculatus
Ritsema, 1891

Cyclommatus canaliculatus is a species of beetles belonging to the family Lucanidae.

Description

Cyclommatus canaliculatus reaches a length of about 28–53 millimetres (1.1–2.1 in) in males, about 20 millimetres (0.79 in) in females. The basic colour is dark red-brown or blackish. The mandibles are long and their outer margin is straight, while their inner margins are armed at about one third of its length with a strong tooth. The mandibles are finely granulated and sub-opaque, but the apical portion is glossy. The upper side of the head shows a large flattened depression. The sides of the prothorax have an angular tooth. The elytra are covered with punctures.

Distribution

This species can be found in Malaysia, Borneo, Java and Nias (Indonesia).

Subspecies

  • Cyclommatus canaliculatus canaliculatus Ritsema, 1891
  • Cyclommatus canaliculatus consanguineus Boileu, 1898
  • Cyclommatus canaliculatus freygessneri Ritsema, 1892
  • Cyclommatus canaliculatus infans de Lisle, 1970

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q1849561 entry