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Melanotus villosus

Species of beetle

Species of beetle

Melanotus villosus is a species of beetle in the family Elateridae and the genus Melanotus.

Description

Adult beetles size is 14 -, but could extend up to 20 mm. The color of body and legs is black. It carries brown tarsi on its legs. And the antennas are brownish-black. Males have longer antennas and prothorax than females.

Distribution

The species can be found everywhere throughout England (Sherwood Forest), Wales, Scotland (especially in Loch Lomond, Dumfries, and Galloway), and the far North-west.

Ecology

The beetle eats old pine stumps.

References

References

  1. [https://www.eakringbirds.com/eakringbirds6/insectinfocusmelanotusvillosus.htm Update on the size]
  2. "Description".
  3. [https://www.eakringbirds.com/eakringbirds6/insectinfocusmelanotusvillosus.htm Melanotus villosus - a click beetle from Sherwood Forest]
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