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Idactus
Idactus is the scientific name of a group of Lamiinae -also called lamiines or flat-faced longhorned beetles-
Idactus Pascoe, 1864
F.P. Pascoe is the author of the original taxon.
The type species is Idactus tridens Pascoe, 1864.
Idactus Pascoe, 1864 is the full name of the group-genus in the taxonomic classification system.
Idactus has 22 species plus 7 non-nominal subspecies. This genus is ranked in the Ancylonotini tribe of Lamiinae.
Classification
kingdom | |
Animalia | |
~1,200,000 sp. | |
phylum | |
Arthropoda | |
~1,000,000 sp. | |
class | |
Insecta | |
~830,000 sp. | |
order | |
Coleoptera | |
~350,000 sp. | |
family | |
Cerambycidae | |
~35,000 sp. | |
subfamily | |
Lamiinae | |
20,382 sp | |
tribe | |
Ancylonotini | |
144 sp | |
genus | |
Idactus | |
22 sp. + 7 non-nominal subsp. |
Region
World [29]

Distribution for species of Idactus...
Distribution for species of Idactus
Group
Idactus [29]
Subgroup of
Gallery
Last images posted online


![Idactus rusticus, ♂ [JPRC], Ancylonotini, Central African R.](https://lamiinae.org/il/r/v/AN-Idactus-rusticus-m-jpr10427ip.jpg)
♂ [JPRC]
Ancylonotini
Central African R.
![Idactus rusticus, ♀ [JPRC], Ancylonotini, Central African R.](https://lamiinae.org/il/r/v/AN-Idactus-rusticus-f-jpr10426ip.jpg)
♀ [JPRC]
Ancylonotini
Central African R.
![Idactus lateralis, ♀ [JPRC], Ancylonotini, Kenya](https://lamiinae.org/il/r/v/AN-Idactus-lateralis-f-jpr12610ip.jpg)
♀ [JPRC]
Ancylonotini
Kenya
![Idactus lateralis, ♂ [JPRC], Ancylonotini, Kenya](https://lamiinae.org/il/r/v/AN-Idactus-lateralis-m-jpr12608ip.jpg)
♂ [JPRC]
Ancylonotini
Kenya
![Idactus ellioti verdieri, ♀ [JPRC], Ancylonotini, Gabon](https://lamiinae.org/il/r/v/AN-Idactus-ellioti-verdieri-f-jpr21344ip.jpg)
♀ [JPRC]
Ancylonotini
Gabon
![Idactus ellioti ellioti, ♂ [JPRC], Ancylonotini, Madagascar](https://lamiinae.org/il/r/v/ANIdacelli10413i.jpg)
♂ [JPRC]
Ancylonotini
Madagascar
![Idactus strandi strandi, ♀ [JPRC], Ancylonotini, Namibia](https://lamiinae.org/il/r/v/ANIdacstraplur10423i.jpg)
♀ [JPRC]
Ancylonotini
Namibia
![Idactus strandi strandi, ♂ [JPRC], Ancylonotini, Namibia](https://lamiinae.org/il/r/v/ANIdacstraplur10422i.jpg)
♂ [JPRC]
Ancylonotini
Namibia
Key to subgroups
Some keys and updates found in the bibliography...
Some keys and updates found in the bibliography • use implemented key in next section
Implemented key
proposed key to select
- a) Partial key to species adapted from (Breuning,1938) • not translated
possible resulting taxa
List of species
29 species and subspecies (22 species and 7 non-nominal subspecies)...
29 species and subspecies (22 species and 7 non-nominal subspecies)
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Idactus ashanticus Breuning, 1960
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Idactus bettoni Gahan, 1898
- Kenya, NE Prov., Wajir • 1♂ • 9.5 mm • iv-2001 • lam.#12614
- Kenya, Sagala Hills • 1♂ • 12 mm • xii-1991 • lam.#12604
- Somalia, Eil (Nogal) • 1♂ • 9.5 mm • iv-1938 • lam.#12605
datas on labels of lamiines in author's collectiondatas -
Idactus blairi Breuning, 1935
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Idactus browni Breuning, 1981
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Idactus burgeoni Breuning, 1935
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Idactus coquereli (Fairmaire, 1890)
- Iran, 6 km W Geno, 400 m • 1♀ • 11.5 mm • v-1977 • lam.#12601
- Iran, Koh-E-Geno, 600 m • 1♀ • 11.5 mm • iv-1977 • lam.#12602
- Kenya, bord Lac Rodolphe • 1♀ • 11 mm • vii-1996 • lam.#12619
- Somalia, Bulo Burti • 1♀ • 12 mm • xii-1937 • lam.#12598
- Somalia, Eil (Nogal) • 1♀ • 10 mm • iv-1938 • lam.#12599
- Somalia, Rocca L. Somalia • 1♀ • 9.5 mm • x-1943 • lam.#12600
- Somalie, Squshuban • 1♀ • 10 mm • iv-1989 • lam.#15581
datas -
Idactus cristulatus (Fairmaire, 1885)
- Kenya, env. Diani, 2-7km S-SO. carrefour Ukunda • 1♂ • 9.5 mm • vii-2007 • lam.#9722
- Tanzania, Kilimandjaro Prov., Holili, 850 m • 1♀ • 10 mm • xii-1989 • lam.#12606
- Togo, Fazao, mt. 580 • 1♂ • 9 mm • iv-1985 • lam.#12618
- Zambia, Southern Prov., 30km NW Kazungulu • 1♂ • 10 mm • xii-2002 • lam.#21922
- Zimbabwe, 50 km W Chimanimani • 1♀ • 10.5 mm • xii-1998 • lam.#5065
- Zimbabwe, Matobo N. P., S of Bulawayo • 2♂ • 9 mm • xii-1998 • lam.#12616, 12617
datas -
Idactus ellioti damarensis Breuning, 1938
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Idactus ellioti ellioti Gahan, 1890fig.
- Gran Comore, M'Vouni • 1♀ • 13.5 mm • xi-1988 • lam.#10416
- Gran Comore, Moroni • 2♂ • 12.5-14 mm • viii-1987 • lam.#10414, 10415
- Madagascar, Morajenbe • 1♂ • 16 mm • viii-2003 • lam.#10413
datas on labels of lamiines in author's collectiondatas -
Idactus ellioti fasciculosus Aurivillius, 1903fig.
- Kenya, Marsabit to South Horr • 1♂ • 16 mm • v-2001 • lam.#12634
- Kenya, Meru distr., Matiri (Mitunguu), mt.800 • 1♂1♀ • 14-15 mm • xi-1988 • lam.#10417, 10418
datas on labels of lamiines in author's collectiondatas -
Idactus ellioti klingi (Kolbe, 1893)fig.
- Côte d'Ivoire, Banco • 1♀ • 18.5 mm • x-1985 • lam.#3474
- Kenya, Nkubu (Meru), mt.1500 • 2♀ • 20-20.5 mm • x-1982 • lam.#10424, 10425
- Togo, Fazao, 580m • 1♂ • 18 mm • iv-1985 • lam.#7453
- Togo, Sokodé, 490m • 1♂ • 21 mm • iii-1991 • lam.#7454
datas on labels of lamiines in author's collectiondatas -
Idactus ellioti verdieri Lepesme & Breuning, 1956fig.
- Cameroun, Mt. Ngoaekele • 1♂ • 15 mm • x-1976 • lam.#12596
- Gabon, Province de l'Estuaire, PN des Monts de Cristal, Station de Kinguélé • 1♀ • 17 mm • xi-2019 • lam.#21344
datas on labels of lamiines in author's collectiondatas -
Idactus flavovittatus Breuning, 1935fig.
- Ethiopie, Sidamo, 12km SE Yabello, 1600m, N04°50'34'' E038°11'10'' • 2♂ • 11 mm • iv-2007 • lam.#10145, 10146
- Kenya, Bura, Taita region • 1♂ • i-1991 • lam.#10420
- Kenya, Sagala Hills • 1♀ • 12 mm • xii-1991 • lam.#10419
- Kenya, Tsavo Park, Kibwezi, 1300m • 1♀ • 10.5 mm • xii-1989 • lam.#10421
- Tanzania, Morogoro Prov., 370 m, 60 km N Morogoro • 1♂ • 11.5 mm • xii-2006 • lam.#12611
datas on labels of lamiines in author's collectiondatas -
Idactus hieroglyphicus (Taschenberg, 1883)
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Idactus konso Quentin & Villiers, 1981
- Ethiopie, Bedele • 1♂ • 17 mm • vi-1993 • lam.#1286
datas on labels of lamiines in author's collectiondatas -
Idactus lateralis Gahan, 1898fig.
- Kenya, NE Prov., Wajir • 1♂2♀ • 10.5-12 mm • iv-2001 • lam.#12608, 12609, 12610
datas on labels of lamiines in author's collectiondatas -
Idactus maculicornis assimilis Breuning, 1938
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Idactus maculicornis boulardi Teocchi & al., 2010
- Kenya, Hola E. Prov. • 1♀ • 10 mm • v-2001 • lam.#12629
datas on labels of lamiines in author's collectiondatas -
Idactus maculicornis maculicornis Gahan, 1890
- Kenya, Hola E. Prov. • 1♂ • 11 mm • v-2001 • lam.#12628
- Kenya, Meru distr., Materi (Mitunguu), mt. 800 • 3♂2♀ • 11.5-13 mm • xi-1988 • lam.#12612, 12613, 12623, 12624, 12627
- Kenya, Meru distr., Materi (Mitunguu), mt.800 • 1♀ • 12.5 mm • xi-1988 • lam.#12597
- Kenya, Nairobi, Mbuvu • 1♂ • 14 mm • iv-1983 • lam.#12625
- Kenya, NE. Prov., Wajir • 1♂ • 10 mm • iv-2001 • lam.#12630
- Kenya, Sagala reg., near Voi • 1♂ • 13 mm • xi-1992 • lam.#2250
- Kenya, Sosoma • 1♀ • 13.5 mm • v-2018 • lam.#21923
- Kenya, Taita Hills • 1♂ • 13.5 mm • xii-1991 • lam.#12615
- Kenya, Voi • 1♂ • 12.5 mm • vi-1997 • lam.#12626
- Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Prov., Pare Mts., 1000 m • 1♂ • 11.5 mm • i-1990 • lam.#12607
- Tanzanie, Savanne Pare, Usambara, Tanga reg., 475m • 1♂1♀ • 8-12 mm • x-2004 • lam.#12620, 12621
- Zimbabwe, 10-30 km E and NE of Shamva, Nyagui river • 1♂ • 14 mm • xii-1998 • lam.#12622
datas -
Idactus minimus Teocchi & Sudre, 2002
Taxa, synonyms
3 taxa refer to Idactus...
3 taxa refer to Idactus
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Idactus Pascoe, 1864 [ sp. type : Idactus tridens Pascoe, 1864 ]
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Togonius Kolbe, 1893 [ sp. type : Togonius klingi Kolbe, 1893 ]
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Pseudocrossotus Breuning, 1978 [ sp. type : Pseudocrossotus enricoi Breuning, 1978 ]
Bibliography
Some citations found in the bibliography excluding lists and catalogs except with nomenclatural act or image or data...
Some citations found in the bibliography excluding lists and catalogs except with nomenclatural act or image or data
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Idactus Pascoe • The J. Entomol. • 1864 • 2 (11) : 273 [ nov div ]details
Idactus Pascoe • The J. Entomol. • 1864 • 2 (11) : 273
General information
- description
- new taxon/name
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Togonius Kolbe • Stett. ent. Ztg. • 1893 • 54 (1-3) : 64 [ nov ]
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Idactus ; Jordan • Novit. Zool. • 1903 • 10 (2) : 154 [ div ]details
Idactus ; Jordan • Novit. Zool. • 1903 • 10 (2) : 154
General information
- distinctive characters
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Idactus ; Breuning • Novit. entomol. • 1938 • 9 (40-46) : 320, 321, 335 [ key div ]details
Idactus ; Breuning • Novit. entomol. • 1938 • 9 (40-46) : 320, 321, 335
General information
- description ; distinctive characters ; key
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Idactus ; Breuning • Inst. Rech. sc. Tananarive-Ts. • 1957 • 4 : 16, 18 [ key div ]details
Idactus ; Breuning • Inst. Rech. sc. Tananarive-Ts. • 1957 • 4 : 16, 18
General information
- description ; distinctive characters ; regional key
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Idactus ; Veiga-Ferreira • Revta. Ent. Moçambique • 1966 • 9 (1-2) : 90 [ key div ]
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Pseudocrossotus Breuning • Bull. I.F.A.N. • 1978 • 40 A (4) : 897 [ nov div ]details
Pseudocrossotus Breuning • Bull. I.F.A.N. • 1978 • 40 A (4) : 897
General information
- description
- new taxon/name
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Pseudocrossotus ; Sudre & al. • Coll. Syst. Magellanes • 2007 • 15 : 9 [ div ]details
Pseudocrossotus ; Sudre & al. • Coll. Syst. Magellanes • 2007 • 15 : 9
General information
- remark