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Chiasognathus sombrus Paulsen & Smith, 2010
 ....Chiasognathus sombrus Paulsen & Smith, 2010: 56 (original combination)

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Approximate distribution of
C. sombrus.
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Chiasognathus sombrus, male.
Photos by M.J. Paulsen
C. sombrus, female.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 

Distribution: Chile: Biobío: vicinity of Termas de Chillán.
 
 

Paulsen, MJ, and A.B.T. Smith. 2010. Revision of the genus Chiasognathus Stephens of southern South America with the description of a new species (Coleoptera, Lucanidae, Lucaninae, Chiasognathini). ZooKeys 43:33-63. Download
 
 
 
 
 
 

Remarks:
 

This species was previously misidentified as C. beneshi. C. latreillei, or C. schoenemanni (a synonym of C. mniszechii), therefore it remained undescribed for decades. It can be distinguished from other species by its thickened middle tibiae, long galeal brush, and darker coloration.
 
 
 
   
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Author: M. J. Paulsen
Generated on: 14/APR/2010
University of Nebraska State Museum - Division of Entomology