Anthracocentrus rugiceps (Gahan, 1894)
[= Anthracocentrus rugiceps hardei (Heyrovskı, 1962)]

Subfamilia: PRIONINAE  /  Tribus: ACANTHOPHORINI

Anthracocentrus rugiceps - female
Photo © M.Rejzek

This impressive beetle is a nocturnal insect and in Iran it occurs in the Nubo-Sindian desert and semi-desert confined to the lowlands around the Persian Gulf. The species occurs also in India and Pakistan.

Body length:40 - 110 mm
Life cycle:unknown
Adults in:March - August
Host plant:unknown
Distribution:Iran, India, Pakistan

Anthracocentrus rugiceps - male

Anthracocentrus rugiceps - female
Photo © M.Rejzek


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