Mylabris flexuosa
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Meloidae |
| Genus: | Mylabris |
| Species: | M. flexuosa
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| Mylabris flexuosa Olivier, 1811
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Mylabris flexuosa is a species of blister beetle, belonging to the Meloidae family.[1]
Distribution and habitat
This species is present in Southern Europe (Andorra, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland), in Russia and in Central Asia.[2][3] It mainly inhabits prairies.
Description
Mylabris flexuosa can reach a length of 10–12 millimetres (0.39–0.47 in).[3] Head, antennae, pronotum and legs are black, while elytra show yellow and black bands and markings. It has an extensive and easily seen pubescence.
This species is similar to Mylabris variabilis.
Bibliography
- Bologna, M.A., Cobolli Sbordoni, M., De Mattheis, E. & Mattoccia, M. (1988) Divergenza genetica tra popolazioni sud europee di Mylabris flexuosa Olivier (Coleoptera, Meloidae). Atti XV Congresso Nazionale Italiano di Entomologia, L’Aquila, 1988, 673–680.
References
- ^ "Mylabris flexuosa". BioLib.cz. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ "Mylabris (Micrabris) flexuosa Olivier, 1811". Fauna Europaea. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ a b "Mylabris flexuosa". kaefer-der-welt.de. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
External links
Data related to Mylabris flexuosa at Wikispecies
Media related to Mylabris flexuosa at Wikimedia Commons- Le Monde des Insectes
- INPN
- Natura Mediterraneo
- Insectarium virtual
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