Cyclommatus canaliculatus


Cyclommatus canaliculatus is a species of beetles belonging to the family Lucanidae.

Description

Cyclommatus canaliculatus reaches a length of about in males, about in females. The basic colour is dark red-brown or blackish. The mandibles are long and their outer margin is straight, while their inner margins are armed at about one third of its length with a strong tooth. The mandibles are finely granulated and sub-opaque, but the apical portion is glossy. The upper side of the head shows a large flattened depression. The sides of the prothorax have an angular tooth. The elytra are covered with punctures.

Distribution

This species can be found in Malaysia, Borneo, Java and Nias.

Subspecies

Cyclommatus canaliculatus canaliculatus Ritsema, 1891Cyclommatus canaliculatus consanguineus Boileu, 1898Cyclommatus canaliculatus freygessneri Ritsema, 1892Cyclommatus canaliculatus infans de Lisle, 1970