Geodorcus montivagus
Geodorcus montivagus is a large flightless species of stag beetle in the family Lucanidae. It is known from only one female specimen found on the Victoria Range in New Zealand. It was found in tussock at 1,220 metres (4,000 ft) above sea level.[1]
| Geodorcus montivagus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Lucanidae |
| Genus: | Geodorcus |
| Species: | G. montivagus |
| Binomial name | |
| Geodorcus montivagus (Holoway, 2007)[1] | |
Description
The specimen found has a body length, including its mandibles of 21.1mm. It has a black and glossy exoskeleton. The mandibles are short, arched and toothed.[1]
Conservation
This species has been classified as data deficient under the New Zealand Threat Classification System .[2]
References
- Holloway, B.A. "Lucanidae (Insecta: Coleoptera)" (PDF). Landcare New Zealand. Landcare Research. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
- "New Zealand Coleoptera NZTCS". Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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