Biology:Tetralimonius quercus
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Short description: Species of beetle
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Tetralimonius quercus is a species of click beetle belonging to the family Elateridae, formerly placed in the genus Pheletes.[1]
Description
Tetralimonius quercus can reach a length of 4–6 millimetres (0.16–0.24 in).[2] Adults can be found from late-April until June, feeding on grass, herbaceous plants and shrubs.[3]
Distribution and habitat
This species is present in most of Europe, Siberia and the Near East.[2][4] Its habitat is lowlands and hilly regions, especially in dry and sunny areas.[3]
References
- ↑ F.E. Etzler. 2019. Generic reclassification of Limonius Eschscholtz, 1829 (Elateridae: Dendrometrinae) sensu Candèze 1860 of the world. Zootaxa 4863:301-335.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Elateridae
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Coleoptera Poloniae
- ↑ Fauna europaea
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q1852630 entry
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