Oedemera tristis

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Oedemera tristis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Oedemeridae
Genus: Oedemera
Species:
O. tristis
Binomial name
Oedemera tristis
W. Schmidt, 1846

Oedemera tristis is a species of beetle belonging to the family Oedemeridae subfamily Oedemerinae.

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Description

Oedemera tristis can reach a body length of about 9–12 mm (0.35–0.47 in). It is an elongated insect with a soft, black body. [1] Males have large, swollen posterior thighs (metafemurs).[ citation needed ] The elytra are divergent at their ends and reveal the wings.[ citation needed ]

Distribution and habitat

This species is present in most Europe. [2] This insect lives in meadows and forest edges. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Chinery, Michael (1987). Insectes d'Europe en couleurs. Paris: Bordas. p. 486. ISBN   978-2-04-012575-2.
  2. ↑ "Oedemera tristis W.L.E.Schmidt, 1846". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  3. ↑ Fagot, Jean (2020). "Catalogue commenté des Oedemeridae Latreille 1810 (Coleoptera Tenebrionoidea) de Belgique". Entomologie Faunistique - Faunistic Entomology: 57–69. doi: 10.25518/2030-6318.4879 .
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