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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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Geertsema, H., Owen, C.R. (2006). Notes on the habitat and adult behaviour of three red-listed Colophon spp. (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) of the Cape Floristic Region, South Africa. In: New, T.R. (eds) Beetle Conservation. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6047-2_6
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