Platydracus is a small insect belonging to the order Coleoptera, commonly known as beetles. It is characterized by its flattened body shape, which gives it its name, "Platy" meaning flat and "dracus" meaning dragon. This insect has a shiny black exoskeleton and long, slender antennae. Platydracus is primarily found in tropical rainforests, where it feeds on decaying plant matter and small insects.