Brontolaemus
| Brontolaemus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Superfamily: | Cucujoidea |
| Family: | Laemophloeidae |
| Genus: | Brontolaemus Sharp in Blackburn & Sharp, 1885 |
Brontolaemus is a genus of beetles in the family Laemophloeidae that is found only in the Hawaiian Islands. The members of the genus are notable for their large size relative to most other laemophloeids, and their extremely long antennae that may be twice as long as the body. The genus contains the following species:[1]
- Brontolaemus agilis Sharp
- Brontolaemus currax Sharp
- Brontolaemus elegans Sharp
- Brontolaemus nudicornis Sharp
References
- ↑ Laemophloeidae Species List at Joel Hallan’s Biology Catalog. Texas A&M University. Retrieved on 15 May 2012.
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