Platycerus cribripennis
Van Dyke, 1928
Platycerus cribripennis is a of in the Lucanidae, described by Van Dyke in 1928. It belongs to the Platycerus, a group of small to medium-sized stag beetles characterized by their relatively modest compared to other lucanids. The species is known from California, USA. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to have larvae that develop in decaying wood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platycerus cribripennis: /ˌplætɪˈsɪərəs ˌkrɪbrɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
Known from California, USA. GBIF records indicate occurrences in this state.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'cribripennis' refers to the sieve-like (cribriform) pattern on the , a characteristic feature of this . This trait distinguishes it from .