SINODENDRON CYLINDRICUM
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DESCRIPTION: A shiny black, cylindrical beetle with the male having a prominent rhinoceros-like horn on the front of the head.  Female just has a small knob-like projection. BEHAVIOUR: No distinct pattern. DISTRIBUTION: Widely distributed throughout. HABITAT: In woodland areas where it feeds on sap.  Breeds in rotten tree stumps and has a preference for beech. PERIOD: May to August.

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