''Geodorcus montivagus'' is a large flightless species of

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in the family Lucanidae. It is known from only one female specimen found on the Victoria Range in

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. It was found in tussock at above sea level.

Description

The specimen found has a body length, including its mandibles of 21.1mm. It has a black and glossy exoskeleton. The mandibles are short, arched and toothed.

Conservation

This species has been classified as data deficient under the

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References

Lucaninae Beetles of New Zealand Endemic fauna of New Zealand Beetles described in 2007 Endemic insects of New Zealand {{Lucanidae-stub