Dicronocephalus


Dicronocephalus is a genus of mostly Asian beetles erected by Frederick [William Hope] in 1831. It is placed in the tribe Goliathini and is typical of the subtribe Dicronocephalina.

Description

Species of Dicronocephalus have been called "antler horn beetles", but the similarity applies only to the males. Unlike the distantly related, African Goliath beetles, species in this genus are medium-sized, with relatively long legs.

Species

The Global [Biodiversity Information Facility] lists:
  1. Dicronocephalus adamsi
  2. Dicronocephalus bourgoini
  3. Dicronocephalus bowringi
  4. Dicronocephalus chantrainei
  5. Dicronocephalus dabryi
  6. Dicronocephalus shimomurai
  7. Dicronocephalus uenoi
  8. Dicronocephalus wallichi
  9. ''Dicronocephalus yui''