Distribution of the genus Platycerus Geoffroy (Coleoptera, Lucanidae) in Italy
Citation
Scaccini D (2024). Distribution of the genus Platycerus Geoffroy (Coleoptera, Lucanidae) in Italy. Biodiversity Data Journal. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.3897/bdj.12.e127088 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.Description
Stag beetles are saproxylic species that are associated with deadwood in the larval stage and play an important role in forest ecosystem dynamics. In Italy, Platycerus caprea and Platycerus caraboides are two small, elusive stag beetle species, whose known distribution is often limited or referring to old records.The present contribution increases the knowledge on the Italian distribution of P. caprea and P. caraboides, adding 70% more sites when compared to previously published records. Ecological traits, especially related to the altitude-elevation distribution in Italy, are also described for these saproxylic beetles.Taxonomic Coverages
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Davide Scaccinioriginator
position: Dr
Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment – University of Padua
Legnaro, Padua
IT
email: davide.scaccini@gmail.com
Davide Scaccini
metadata author
position: Dr
Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment – University of Padua
Legnaro, Padua
IT
email: davide.scaccini@gmail.com
Davide Scaccini
administrative point of contact
position: Dr
Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment – University of Padua
Legnaro, Padua
IT
email: davide.scaccini@gmail.com