Melanotus_punctolineatus

<i>Melanotus punctolineatus</i>

Melanotus punctolineatus

Species of beetle

Melanotus punctolineatus, commonly known as the sandwich click beetle,[1] is a species of beetle from the family Elateridae and the genus Melanotus.

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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

  1. [1]
    "Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges Nature Reserve". Essex Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  2. [2]
    "Description". Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2012-02-13.


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