| Geodorcus | |
|---|---|
| Geodorcus helmsi | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Lucanidae |
| Subfamily: | Lucaninae |
| Genus: |
Geodorcus Holloway, 1996 |
Geodorcus is a genus of beetles belonging to the Lucanidae family. They are endemic to New Zealand. All Geodorcus species are protected under Schedule 7 of The 1953 Wildlife Act, making it an offense to hunt, kill or possess a specimen.
There are ten species: