Platycerus oregonensis
Westwood, 1844
Oregon Stag Beetle
Platycerus oregonensis is a of in the , first described by John O. Westwood in 1844. It is commonly known as the Oregon Stag Beetle. The species belongs to the Lucaninae and is part of the Platycerus, which contains small to -sized stag beetles with distinctive .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platycerus oregonensis: /ˌplætɪˈsɪərəs ˌɔrɪˈɡoʊnɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Found in western North America. Documented distribution records include British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, United States. The specific epithet 'oregonensis' suggests an association with the Oregon region, though precise range boundaries require further confirmation.
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Taxonomic History
The was first described by British John O. Westwood in 1844. There is a discrepancy in authority dating: NCBI lists Westwood, 1884, while Catalogue of Life and other sources indicate Westwood, 1844. The earlier date (1844) is more widely accepted in primary sources.
Observation Data
As of source documentation, iNaturalist records 285 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists, though detailed biological studies appear limited in the available literature.