This book is a comprehensive literature of genus Platycerus (Coleoptera, Lucanidae) of East Asia. It is not only a simple monograph of the genus, but also provide original descriptions, keys, distributional map, history of study, notes on molecular study, ecological notes with many nature photos. This book contains all information on genus Platycerus, the latest book with highest quality work done by Dr. Imura.
Dealing all known 31 species and subspecies of Platycerus from East Asia
Providing a check list of the genus Platycerus of the world, molecular phylogeny of the tribe Platycerini of the world, key to the species of the genus Platycerus of East Asia for both male and female in both English and Japanese
Morphological or ecological photos are presented at 1300 high quality photos with beautiful printing, including morphology of internal sac of male genitalia of all species
Providing original descriptions, keys, distributional variation, history of study, notes on molecular study, ecological notes in both English and Japanese