Abstract
The habitat restrictions of three species of Colophon (C. stokoei, C. neli, C. westwoodi) in the Cape Floristic Province are discussed, together with their patterns of seasonal activity and biological features in captivity, to augment the biological background needed for their effective conservation management.
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We thank JH Neethling, former Chief Director, Directorate Nature Conservation and Museums, Department of Environmental and Cultural Affairs, Western Cape Province, for a special permit (No. 266/95) to collect and study Colophon beetles; P Gildenhuys (Chief Law Enforcement Officer, Cape Nature) for literature provided. We also thank all reviewers of the manuscript for their input.
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Geertsema, H., Owen, C.R. Notes on the Habitat and Adult Behaviour of Three Red-Listed Colophon spp. (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) of the Cape Floristic Region, South Africa. J Insect Conserv 11, 43–46 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10841-006-9017-x
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