Hexodontini Explained

Hexodontini is a tribe of rhinoceros beetles.^[1]

Range

The tribe Hexodontini is restricted to Madagascar.^[2]

Etymology

The tribe's name is derived from Greek, "hex" meaning "six" and "odont" meaning teeth.

Taxonomy

The tribe Hexodontini contains the following 3 genera:^[3]

• Hexodon
• Hemicyrthus
• Hyboschema

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tribe Hexodontini . iNaturalist NZ. December 18, 2023 . en-US.
2. Web site: Generic Guide to New World Scarab Beetles- Scarabaeidae . University of Nebraska-Lincoln. December 18, 2023 . en-US.
3. Web site: Hexodontini- Tree . BioLib. December 18, 2023 . en-US.