Platyceroides viriditinctus
(Benesh, 1942)
Platyceroides viriditinctus is a of in the , described by Benesh in 1942. It is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with confirmed records from Oregon and Washington. Like other members of the Platyceroides, it belongs to a group of small stag beetles that are less well-studied than their larger relatives in the genus Lucanus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platyceroides viriditinctus: //ˌplætɪˈsɛrɔɪdiːz ˌvɪrɪdɪˈtɪŋktəs//
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Distribution
Known from the Pacific Northwest of the United States, specifically Oregon and Washington. GBIF records confirm presence in these two states.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'viriditinctus' suggests a greenish coloration, though no published description of this trait was found in available sources.