Nicagus occultus
Paulsen & Smith, 2005
Nicagus occultus is a of in the Lucanidae, described in 2005 by Paulsen and Smith. It belongs to the Aesalinae, a group of small to medium-sized stag beetles often associated with decaying wood. The species is known from Texas, USA, and represents a relatively recent addition to the described North American lucanid fauna.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nicagus occultus: /nɪˈkaːɡʊs ocˈkʊltʊs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas, USA. The is known from North America based on documented specimens.
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Taxonomic Note
Nicagus occultus was described in 2005, making it one of the more recently described in the Nicagus. The genus Nicagus is classified in the tribe Nicagini within the Aesalinae.
Observation Data
As of source data collection, the had 11 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly known.