Biology:Adrastus rachifer

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Short description: Species of beetle

Adrastus rachifer
Adrastus rachifer.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Elateridae
Genus: Adrastus
Species:
A. rachifer
Binomial name
Adrastus rachifer
Fourcroy, 1785

Adrastus rachifer is a species of beetle in the family Elateridae and the genus Adrastus.[1]

Description

The beetle is typically 3 – 4 mm in length and is in darker color with oranges or yellow highlights, especially along their legs and antennae. They feed on tree foliage and their imago stage typically emerges in June or July. While generally found in mainland Europe they have been observed living in the coastal regions of Kent.[1]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q2056715 entry