Biology:Pycnosiphorus

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Short description: Genus of beetles


Pycnosiphorus
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Pycnosiphorus

Solier, 1851
Species
  • Pycnosiphorus lessonii (Buquet, 1842)
  • Pycnosiphorus philippi (Westwood, 1864)

Pycnosiphorus is a genus of stag beetles found in South America.

Appearance

Relatively small (11–17 millimetres), oblong, black or brown-black stag beetle. The top is more or less covered with gold or orange shells, which can form an orange border of the pronotum or wing covers. The jaws of the males can be slightly enlarged and curved.

Habitat

The species live in temperate forests, often at high altitudes.

Distribution

The genus is found only in Chile and neighbouring areas of Argentina .

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7884514 entry