Polycaon
Laporte, 1838
horned powder-post beetles
Species Guides
1- Polycaon stoutii(Stout's branch borer)
Polycaon is a of horned powder-post beetles in the Bostrichidae, Polycaoninae. The genus contains at least four described . These beetles are wood-boring insects associated with dry, seasoned wood. The genus name derives from Greek mythology but has no biological connection to the beetles' characteristics.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polycaon: /ˌpɒlɪˈkeɪɒn/
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