Biology:Semiotus distinctus

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Semiotus distinctus
S. distinctus from Brazil
Scientific classification edit
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Species:
Binomial name
Template:Taxonomy/SemiotusSemiotus distinctus
Herbst, 1806
Synonyms
  • Semiotus serraticornis (Drury)
  • Elater serraticornis Drury 1782
  • Elater inermis Kirby 1818
  • Pericalle inermis, Latreille 1834
  • Pericallus acuminatus Dejean 1836
  • Pericallus aestimatus Dejean 1836
  • Semiotus distinctus, Germar 1839

Semiotus distinctus is a species of beetle belonging to the family Elateridae from South America (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay).[1]

Description

Semiotus distinctus can reach a length of 28–48 millimetres (1.1–1.9 in). Basic colour of the body varies from reddish-yellow to ferrugineous. Pronotum shows a single longitudinal median dark streak and deep scattered punctures, while elytra have two stripes and poorly impressed striae.[1]

Distribution

This species can be found in southern Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5285659 entry