Oedemera tristis

Oedemera tristis
	Male
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Family:	Oedemeridae
Genus:	Oedemera
Species:	O. tristis
Binomial name
	Oedemera tristis; W. Schmidt, 1846

Oedemera tristis is a species of beetle belonging to the family Oedemeridae subfamily Oedemerinae.

Description

Oedemera tristis can reach a body length of about 9–12 mm (0.35–0.47 in). It is an elongated insect with a soft, black body.^[1] Males have large, swollen posterior thighs (metafemurs).^{[citation needed]} The elytra are divergent at their ends and reveal the wings.^{[citation needed]}

Distribution and habitat

This species is present in most Europe.^[2] These insects live in meadows and forest edges.^{[citation needed]}

Byology and ecology

Oedemera tristis is phytophagous.^{[citation needed]} It feeds on nectar and pollen from the flowers of herbaceous plants (dandelions, buttercups, etc.).^{[citation needed]} The larvae are xylophagous. Adults can be found from April to August.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ Chinery, Michael (1987). Insectes d'Europe en couleurs. Paris: Bordas. p. 486. ISBN 978-2-04-012575-2.
^ "Oedemera tristis W.L.E.Schmidt, 1846". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 6 August 2024.

External links

Forum Entomologi Italiani

[1] Chinery, Michael (1987). Insectes d'Europe en couleurs. Paris: Bordas. p. 486. ISBN 978-2-04-012575-2.

[2] "Oedemera tristis W.L.E.Schmidt, 1846". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 6 August 2024.

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