Hyperion Laporte de Castelnau 1834
Recognition-
This is one of the largest species of Carabidae, with individuals
reaching nearly 80mm in length. Aside from its extraordinary size this
species is distinguished by the combination of absence of setae on the
pronotal margin, extremely prominent temples and submoniliform
antennae.
Distribution/Diversity-
The genus includes a single species
from
Australia.
Taxonomy/Systematics-
Biological information- Speciemens
have been collected in the rotten centers of large trees.
Included
Species:
Hyperion schroetteri (Schreibers)
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