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Oedemera tristis

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Oedemera tristis
Male
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Oedemeridae
Genus: Oedemera
Species:
O. tristis
Binomial name
Oedemera tristis

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

Description

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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

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

Byology and ecology

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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

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  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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