Biology:Debeckius

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Debeckius is a genus of scarab beetles. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Debeckius beccarii. It is native to New Guinea.[1] It was previously assigned to the genus Beckius, but that name was preoccupied by a fossil whitefish.[2]

Taxonomy

The genus Debeckius is classified within the tribe Dynastini, known as true rhinoceros beetles. The following subspecies are recognised:

  • Debeckius beccarii beccarii (Gestro, 1876)
  • Debeckius beccarii koletta (Voirin, 1978)
  • Debeckius beccarii ryusuii (Nagai, 2006)

References

Wikidata ☰ Q123169625 entry