Diphyllostoma
Fall, 1901
false stag beetles
Species Guides
2- Diphyllostoma fimbriatum(false stag beetle)
- Diphyllostoma nigricolle
Diphyllostoma is a of three rare to California, commonly known as false stag beetles. are and active during the day. Females are flightless, while males have functional wings. Larval stages have never been observed, and the remains largely unknown. The genus represents the sole member of the Diphyllostomatidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diphyllostoma: /dɪˌfɪloʊˈstoʊmə/
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Identification
Distinguished from true stag beetles (Lucanidae) by -level characters including mouthpart structure and wing venation. Males possess wings and can fly; females are brachypterous and flightless. Small to medium body size relative to lucanids.
Habitat
California ; specific microhabitat preferences poorly documented due to rarity and limited observations.
Distribution
Restricted to California, United States. Records indicate Nearctic distribution centered in this region.
Life Cycle
Larval stage has not been observed; development and unknown.
Behavior
are . Females are flightless; males are capable of .
Human Relevance
Rare and poorly known; of interest to entomologists studying and California fauna.
Similar Taxa
- LucanidaeTrue stag beetles; Diphyllostoma distinguished by -level morphological characters and female flightlessness.