Biology:Semiotus superbus

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Semiotus superbus
S. superbus from Ecuador
Scientific classification
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Binomial name
Semiotus superbus
Kirsch, 1866

Semiotus superbus is a species of beetle belonging to the family Elateridae.

Description

Semiotus superbus can reach a length of 19–26 millimetres (0.75–1.02 in).[1] Basic colour of the body is peach-yellow to ochreous yellow. Pronotum with broad black stripe extending from base to apex or with sanguineus stripe separating two black vittae. Elytra have 5 (including sutural vitta) black vittae.

Distribution

This Andean species occurs from Costa Rica to Bolivia.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q1824122 entry