Dasytes tristiculus explained

Dasytes tristiculus is a species of beetles belonging to the family Melyridae.^[1]

Distribution

This Mediterranean species is present in France, Italy and Spain.^[2]

Description

Dasytes tristiculus can reach a body length of about . These small black beetles have long erect black pubescence over the entire surface of the elytra and pronotum. The females usually show a broad transversal band of lighter pubescence anteriorly.^[3]

Phenology

Adults can be found from April to June.^[4]

External links

• • • Galerie Insecte

Notes and References

1. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id241098/ Biolib
2. https://fauna-eu.org/cdm_dataportal/taxon/bfd68fd0-80ba-4430-93f5-186e9c7006d4 Fauna Europaea
3. http://www.entomologiitaliani.net/public/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=58540 Entomologi Italiani
4. https://www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/annee.php?tax=Dasytes%20tristiculus Répartition sur l'année at Galerie Insecte