Passalus interruptus

Passalus interruptus is a beetle of the Family Passalidae.

Passalus interruptus
Passalus interruptus, adult
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Passalidae
Genus:
Passalus
Species:
P. interruptus
Binomial name
Passalus interruptus

Description

Passalus interruptus can reach a length of about 35–50 millimetres (1.4–2.0 in). The females are smaller than the males. Body is elongated, almost cylindrically shaped and completely black, head has a crooked horn between the eyes and mandibles show three teeth at the extremity and one in the middle. The lower jaw is very strong. Elytra are deeply furrowed. This beetle feeds on tree sap.

Distribution and habitat

This species can be found in Panama and French Guiana. It prefers mixed deciduous forests.

References
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