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Ipidia binotata

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Ipidia binotata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Nitidulidae
Genus: Ipidia
Species:
I. binotata
Binomial name
Ipidia binotata
Reitter, 1875

Ipidia binotata is a species of beetles from sap beetle family, that can be found in Russia,[1] Sweden,[2] and Spain.[3]

Description

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Adults are 4–4.5 millimetres (0.16–0.18 in). The body is brownish-black, and shining. The elytron have two red spots. Antenna and legs are red as well.[4]

Ecology

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They live in forests and forest steppes.[5] The larvae feed on bark conifers.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Distribution in Russia". Zin.ru. June 28, 2005. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  2. ^ "Distribution in Sweden". Snotra.artdata.slu.se. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  3. ^ "Spanish distribution". Fauna-iberica.mncn.csic.es. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  4. ^ "Description". Zin.ru. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  5. ^ a b Gavryushin DI. "Photo and information". ZIN (zin.ru) (in Russian). Retrieved February 18, 2012.