| Lucaninae | |
|---|---|
| Male specimen of Hexarthrius parryi paradoxus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Superfamily: | Scarabaeoidea |
| Family: | Lucanidae |
| Subfamily: |
Lucaninae Latreille, 1804 |
| Genera | |
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Many, see text |
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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.
Some notable species are also listed: