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Sphaenognathus feisthamelii (Guérin-Méneville, 1838).
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Chiasognathus feisthamelii Guérin-Méneville, 1828: 287. (orig. comb.)
syn. S. circumflexus Parry, 1874: 367
syn. S. canaliculatus Parry, 1874: 368
syn. S. boileaui Lacroix, 1969: 587
syn. S. villiersi Lacroix, 1969: 589
syn. S. subtilis Lacroix, 1987: 13
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S. feisthamelii, male.
Photo by M.J. Paulsen |
Distribution
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Distribution: Colombia, Ecuador (Napo), Venezuela.
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Chalumeau, F., and B. Brochier. 2007. Chiasognathinae [Chiasognathini] of the Andes. Taita Publishers. Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. 324 pp.
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Bartolozzi, L., H.E. Bomans, and G. Onore. 1992. Contributo alla conoscenza dei Lucanidae dell'Ecuador (Insecta, Coleoptera). Frustula Entomologica, Nuova Serie 14(27): 143-246.
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Biology:
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According to Chalumeau and Brochier (2007), this species is restricted to the northern Andes. Bartolozzi et al. (1992) included S. giganteus as a synonym of this species, but that species was recognized as valid by Chalumeau and Brochier (2007).
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Author: M.
J. Paulsen
Generated on: 24/APR/2008
University of Nebraska State Museum - Division of Entomology
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