Dicheros bicornis explained
Dicheros bicornis is a species of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.
Subspecies
- Dicheros bicornis yaekoae
- Dicheros bicornis siamensis
- Dicheros bicornis rowelli
- Dicheros bicornis lombokensis
- Dicheros bicornis borneensis
- Dicheros bicornis ornatus Hope, 1841
- Dicheros bicornis biplagiatus
- Dicheros bicornis decorus Gory & Percheron, 1833
- Dicheros bicornis burmeisteri
- Dicheros bicornis florensis Wallace, 1867
- Dicheros bicornis kurosawai Nagai, 1998
- Dicheros bicornis malayanus Wallace, 1867
- Dicheros bicornis nagaiisakaiique
- Dicheros bicornis westwoodi
Description
Dicheros bicornis can reach a length of about 22- in males, of about 15- in females. Coloration and pattern of these beetles are variable, depending on subspecies. Pronotum may be dark brown or reddish, while elytra are usually yellowish or white, with brown markings on the apex or margins. This species shows a sexual dimorphism, as males are larger than females and have two horns (hence the Latin name bicornis) on clypeus.
Distribution
This species can be found in Philippines, Malaysia, India and Indonesia.
References
- Latreille P.A. (1817) Les crustaces, les arachnides et les insectes. Cuvier G.: Le Règne Animal Distribué d'après son Organisation pour Servir de base à l'Histoire Naturelle des Animaux, Déterville Paris 3:1-653
- Scarabs: World Scarabaeidae Database. Schoolmeesters P.
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