Biology:Melanotus punctolineatus
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Short description: Species of beetle
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| Species: | M. punctolineatus
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| Melanotus punctolineatus Pelerin, 1829
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Melanotus punctolineatus, commonly known as the sandwich click beetle,[1] is a species of beetle from the family Elateridae and the genus Melanotus.
Description
Adult size is 11–16 millimetres (0.43–0.63 in). The color of a body, legs, and antennas are black. The body is also elongated. The elytron is tapering, which is more noticeable among males. Males have longer antennas and prothorax than females.[2]
References
- ↑ "Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges Nature Reserve". Essex Wildlife Trust. http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/gunners-park-shoebury-ranges. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ↑ "Description". http://elateridae.co.uk/species-accounts/melanotus-punctolineatus/.
Wikidata ☰ Q1633914 entry
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