Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Nicagus LeConte
Numbers
Two species are found in North America.
Identification
Probably the easiest identification tip is location. If the Nicagus is found in Texas sand dunes, it is Nicagus occultus. Otherwise, it will be Nicagus obscurus.
Range
Nicagus obscurus is found in eastern North America while Nicagus occultus is restricted to Texas.
Print References
Paulsen, M.J. and A.D. Smith. 2005. A new species of stag beetle from sand dunes in west Texas, and a synopsis of the genus Nicagus (Coleoptera: Lucanidae: Aesalinae: Nicagini). Zootaxa. 1050: 45-60.
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Katovich, K. and N. L. Kriska. 2002. Description of the larva of Nicagus obscurus (LeConte) (Coleoptera: Lucanidae: Nicaginae), with comments on its position in Lucanidae and notes on the larval and adult habitat. Coleopterists Bulletin 56(2): 253-258.
