Biology:Hemisodorcus arrowi
| Hemisodorcus arrowi | |
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| Phylum: | Arthropods
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| Class: | Insects
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| Tribe: | Dorcini
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| Genus: | Hemisodorcus
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| Species: | H. arrowi
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| Hemisodorcus arrowi Boileau, 1911[1]
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Hemisodorcus arrowi is a species of beetle in the family Lucanidae.[2] The beetle shows great similarities to the stag beetle, most notably its enlarged mandibles.
Description
Hemisodorcus arrowi has significant similarities to the stag beetle, but it is substantially smaller and the males have smaller mandibles. Unlike the stag beetle or other large beetles of the family Lucanidae, Hemisodorcus arrowi has a growth range from 0.30-2 centimeters in length. Their exoskeleton, is a reddish-black color, and has the same amount of protection compared to other beetles of the Lucandiae family.[3]
Distribution
Hemisodorcus arrowi lives in East Asian countries such as Burma, Thailand and in Yunnan Province, China .[4] it is known to inhabit the forests there due to the abundance of food.
References
- ↑ https://insects.tamu.edu/research/collection/hallan/test/Arthropoda/Insects/Coleoptera/Family/Lucanidae.txt
- ↑ Andrew, Smetana. "Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera". Apollo Books. https://books.google.com/books?id=BM2Hp2e8l80C&pg=PA73. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ↑ "Beetle's World". Dr. Klaus-Dirk Shlenk. http://molbiol.ru/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=160705. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ↑ Hallan, Joel. "Synopsis of the described Coleoptera of the World". University of Texas A&M. Biology Catalog. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130926072705/https://insects.tamu.edu/research/collection/hallan/test/Arthropoda/Insects/Coleoptera/Family/Lucanidae.txt. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q2483494 entry
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