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Description Of A New Species Of The Stag Beetle Genus Altitatiayus Weinreich (Coleoptera, Lucanidae, Lucaninae), P. C. Grossi, R. M. Koike Sep 2011

Description Of A New Species Of The Stag Beetle Genus Altitatiayus Weinreich (Coleoptera, Lucanidae, Lucaninae), P. C. Grossi, R. M. Koike

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The brachypterous Brazilian stag beetle genus Altitatiayus Weinreich (Coleoptera, Lucanidae, Lucaninae) was previously known only from states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. Altitatiayus campoi, a new species from São Paulo, the southernmost in distribution, is described here and apparently represents a new species group with some exclusive characters. It is compared with other species of the genus and a key to species of Altitatiayus is provided.

O gênero braquíptero de lucanídeo brasileiro Altitatiayus Weinreich (Coleoptera, Lucanidae, Lucaninae) era conhecido somente dos estados de Minas Gerais e Rio de Janeiro. Altitatiayus campoi, uma nova espécie do estado de …