Oedemera tristis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Oedemeridae |
| Genus: | Oedemera |
| Species: | O. tristis
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| Binomial name | |
| Oedemera tristis W. Schmidt, 1846
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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). The elytra are divergent at their ends and reveal the wings.
Distribution and habitat
This species is present in most Europe.[2] This insect lives in meadows and forest edges.[3]
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.
- ^ Fagot, Jean (2020). "Catalogue commenté des Oedemeridae Latreille 1810 (Coleoptera Tenebrionoidea) de Belgique". Entomologie Faunistique - Faunistic Entomology: 57–69. doi:10.25518/2030-6318.4879.