Aegus sp., Minggre, Arfak Mountains, New Guinea

Bit of a top-heavy species. Possibly in the Aegus genus.

comments (6)

Alexander Hassmueller

Lion

Cool shot with a nice contrast of the green leaf and the black beetle.
Could it be a https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorcus_titanus ? Posted one year ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! I think Dorcus is a better matching genus compared to Aegus. I'll look further in that direction. Posted one year ago

Christine Young

Lion

Wow, that's hard! I can't get past tribe Lucanini. I agree with Alexander that it could be Dorcus. Serrognathus might be possible too. But, there are so many similar genera. Posted one year ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Agreed that Dorcus is the better match. This species looks promising:
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147818317
  
  Only one reported in the area, although it's a data-deficient area of course. Posted one year ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I saw that one, but the teeth on the mandibles look different...Unless it's just hard to see the inner bumps on the one in your photo? Posted one year ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I'm honestly not sure, it was quick walk-by snap. Posted one year ago

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