Diphyllostoma
Fall, 1901
false stag beetles
Diphyllostoma is a of three rare to California, commonly known as false . are and active during the day. Females are flightless, while males have functional . 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 () by -level characters including mouthpart structure and . Males possess and can ; females are and flightless. Small to 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 biology unknown.
Behavior
are . Females are flightless; males are capable of .
Human Relevance
Rare and poorly known; of interest to studying and California fauna.
Similar Taxa
- LucanidaeTrue ; Diphyllostoma distinguished by -level morphological characters and female flightlessness.