Biology:Campylomorphus homalisinus

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Short description: Species of beetle


Campylomorphus homalisinus
Elateridae - Campylomorphus homalisinus (female).JPG
Scientific classification
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Campylomorphus
Species:
C. homalisinus
Binomial name
Campylomorphus homalisinus
(Illiger, 1807)
Synonyms
  • Elater homalisinus Illiger, 1807
  • Athous suturanigra Chevrolat, 1840

Campylomorphus homalisinus is a species of beetles belonging to the family Elateridae, and the sole member of the genus Campylomorphus.[1]

Distribution and habitat

This species is present in France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.[2] This rare orophilous species occurs in shrublands, grasslands and in the forests. Adults usually forage on flowers. Larvae live in rotten wood and forest litter.[3]

Description

Campylomorphus homalisinus can reach a length of about 7 millimetres (0.28 in).[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q1828597 entry