Lucaninae

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Lucaninae
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Male specimen of Hexarthrius parryi paradoxus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Scarabaeiformia
Family: Lucanidae
Subfamily: Lucaninae
Latreille, 1804
Genera

Many, see text

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

Male specimen of Homoderus mellyi Homoderus.mellyi.jpg
Male specimen of Homoderus mellyi

Some notable species are also listed:

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