Dasytes tristiculus
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Dasytes tristiculus is a species of beetles belonging to the family Melyridae.[1]
Distribution
This Mediterranean species is present in France, Italy and Spain.[2]
Description
Dasytes tristiculus can reach a body length of about 4–5 mm (0.16–0.20 in). These small black beetles have long erect black pubescence over the entire surface of the elytra and pronotum. The females usually show a broad transversal band of lighter pubescence anteriorly.[3]
Biolib
Adults can be found from April to June.[4]
References
Wikispecies has information related to Dasytes tristiculus.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dasytes tristiculus.
- ^ Biolib
- ^ Fauna Europaea
- ^ Entomologi Italiani (in Italian)
- ^ Répartition sur l'année at Galerie Insecte (in French)
External links
- Galerie Insecte (in French)