Lucaninae
The Lucaninae comprise the largest subfamily of the stag beetles (Lucanidae).
| Lucaninae | |
|---|---|
| Male specimen of Hexarthrius parryi paradoxus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Lucanidae |
| Subfamily: | Lucaninae Latreille, 1804 |
| Genera | |
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Many, see text | |
Characteristics include partial to complete division of the eyes by a canthus, geniculate antennae, and distinctly separated coxae. The body is typically elongated and slightly flattened.
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