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Paralissotes
''Paralissotes'' is a genus of stag beetle that is endemic to New Zealand.Holloway, B.A. "Lucanidae (Insecta: Coleoptera)". ''Landcare New Zealand''. Landcare Research. p. 109. __TOC__ Taxonomy ''Paralissotes'' was described in 1996 by Beverly Holloway. New Zealand species previously placed in the Australian '' Lissotes'' genus were transferred to ''Paralissotes'' due to notable differences in the form of the elytral scales.Holloway, B.A. 1996: Two new genera of New Zealand stag beetles previously treated as ''Dorcus'' MacLeay and ''Lissotes'' Westwood (Coleoptera: Lucanidae). ''New Zealand journal of zoology'' 23(1): 61–66. doi: 10.1080/03014223.1996.9518065 '' Paralissotes reticulatus'' is the type species for this genus. Etymology The name ''Paralissotes'' refers to how similar the genus is to ''Lissotes'', "para" means close/near whilst "lissotes" refers to the ''Lissotes'' genus. Distribution This genus is distributed from Three Kings Islands to as far south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paralissotes Reticulatus
''Paralissotes reticulatus'', also called the New Zealand reticulate stag beetle, is a native species of stag beetle from New Zealand. Although they do have wings they are flightless. Taxonomy This species was first described by John O. Westwood John Obadiah Westwood (22 December 1805 – 2 January 1893) was an English entomologist and archaeologist also noted for his artistic talents. He published several illustrated works on insects and antiquities. He was among the first entomologist ... in 1844 under the name ''Lucanus reticulatus''. It was placed in the ''Paralissotes'' genus in 1995. Description Including mandibles, male beetles have a length of ; female beetles from 13.8 to 21.3 mm. The beetle ranges from small to medium-sized with a glossy black exoskeleton. The reticulate name has its origin in the reticulate pattern of depressed scaly areas and non-scaly areas. Its head is widest in front of the eyes. Male and female beetles have similar sized mandibles. L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucaninae
The Lucaninae comprise the largest subfamily of the stag beetles (Lucanidae). Characteristics include partial to complete division of the eyes by a canthus, geniculate antennae, and distinctly separated coxae. The body is typically elongated and slightly flattened. Genera Some notable species are also listed: * '' Aegognathus'' * '' Aegus'' * ''Agnus'' * '' Allotopus'' * '' Amneidus'' * '' Andinolucanus'' * '' Aphanognathus'' * ''Apterocyclus'' * '' Apterodorcus'' Arrow, 1943 * '' Auxicerus'' * '' Bartolozziolucanus'' * '' Beneshius'' * '' Bomansius'' * '' Brasilucanus'' * '' Cacostomus'' ** '' C. squamosus'' * '' Calcodes'' * '' Cantharolethrus'' ** '' C. luxeri'' * '' Capreolucanus'' * '' Cardanus'' * '' Casignetus'' * '' Charagmophorus'' * '' Chewlucanus'' * ''Chiasognathus'' * '' Cladophyllus'' * ''Cladognathus'' * '' Colophon'' * ''Cyclommatus'' ** '' C. scutellaris'' * '' Dendezia'' * '' Diasomoides'' * ''Dinonigidius'' * '' Dorculus'' * ''Dorcus'' * ''Dynodorcus'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stag Beetle
Stag beetles are a family of about 1,200 species of beetles in the family Lucanidae, currently classified in four subfamilies.Smith, A.B.T. (2006). A review of the family-group names for the superfamily Scarabaeoidea (Coleoptera) with corrections to nomenclature and a current classification. The Coleopterists Bulletin 60:144–204. Some species grow to over , but most to about . Overview The English name is derived from the large and distinctive mandibles found on the males of most species, which resemble the antlers of stags. A well-known species in much of Europe is '' Lucanus cervus'', referred to in some European countries (including the United Kingdom) as ''the'' stag beetle; it is the largest terrestrial insect in Europe. Pliny the Elder noted that Nigidius called the beetle ''lucanus'' after the Italian region of Lucania where they were used as amulets. The scientific name of ''Lucanus cervus'' adds ''cervus'', deer. Male stag beetles are known for their oversize man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Kings Islands
3 is a number, numeral, and glyph. 3, three, or III may also refer to: * AD 3, the third year of the AD era * 3 BC, the third year before the AD era * March, the third month Books * '' Three of Them'' (Russian: ', literally, "three"), a 1901 novel by Maksim Gorky * ''Three'', a 1946 novel by William Sansom * ''Three'', a 1970 novel by Sylvia Ashton-Warner * ''Three'' (novel), a 2003 suspense novel by Ted Dekker * ''Three'' (comics), a graphic novel by Kieron Gillen. * ''3'', a 2004 novel by Julie Hilden * ''Three'', a collection of three plays by Lillian Hellman * ''Three By Flannery O'Connor'', collection Flannery O'Connor bibliography Brands * 3 (telecommunications), a global telecommunications brand ** 3Arena, indoor amphitheatre in Ireland operating with the "3" brand ** 3 Hong Kong, telecommunications company operating in Hong Kong ** Three Australia, Australian telecommunications company ** Three Ireland, Irish telecommunications company ** Three UK, Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beverley Holloway
Beverley Anne Holloway (born October 1931) is a New Zealand entomologist. Holloway is a preeminent lucanid systematist and was awarded the New Zealand Commemoration Medal in 1990 for services to New Zealand as a scientist. She has also been elected a Fellow of the Entomological Society of New Zealand. Biography Holloway was born in Lower Hutt in October 1931. She was educated at Stokes Valley School and Wellington Girls' College before completing a Bachelor of Science degree in 1952 at Victoria University College in Wellington. After graduating, Holloway worked as an assistant entomologist at the Dominion Museum. She continued to undertake part-time study at the Victoria until 1954 when she completed a master's degree with first-class honours in zoology. Holloway was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 1955 and as a result spent three years at the Harvard Biological Laboratory. While there she completed a PhD in biology, which was awarded to her in 1959. Upon returning to N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Island
The South Island, also officially named , is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand in surface area, the other being the smaller but more populous North Island. It is bordered to the north by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, and to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean. The South Island covers , making it the world's 12th-largest island. At low altitude, it has an oceanic climate. The South Island is shaped by the Southern Alps which run along it from north to south. They include New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki / Mount Cook at . The high Kaikōura Ranges lie to the northeast. The east side of the island is home to the Canterbury Plains while the West Coast is famous for its rough coastlines such as Fiordland, a very high proportion of native bush and national parks, and the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. The main centres are Christchurch and Dunedin. The economy relies on agriculture and fishing, tourism, and general manufacturing and serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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