Stilbus testaceus explained

Stilbus testaceus is a species of beetles commonly called the shining flower beetles belonging to the family Phalacridae.^[1]

Distribution

This rather common species is present in most of Europe and in the Afrotropical realm.^{[2] [3]}

Habitat

These beetles can be found in meadows and forest edges, on flowers, on dry grass and hay, in moss and dead leaves.^[4]

Description

Stilbus testaceus can reach a length of 1.8-.^[5] These tiny beetles have a spherical-oval brownish body, with a yellowish- reddish apex of the elitra. Head and pronotum are dark. The hind angles of the pronotum are sharp, right-angled.^[6]

Biology

Adults can be found from May to October on flowering grasses, while in Winter they rest under fallen leaves and among the mosses.^[7]

External links

• Eakringbirds
• Natura Mediterraneo

Notes and References

1. Web site: Stilbus testaceus. BioLib.cz. 2017-09-08.
2. Web site: Stilbus testaceus (Panzer, 1797) | Fauna Europaea. fauna-eu.org. 2017-09-08.
3. Web site: PESI portal - Stilbus testaceus (Panzer, 1797). eu-nomen.eu. 2017-09-08.
4. Herbert Arthur The Victoria history of the county of Warwick
5. Web site: Photo overview Phalacridae (shining flower beetles) of Germany. Christoph Benisch. kerbtier.de. 2017-09-06. 2017-09-08.
6. https://www.royensoc.co.uk/sites/default/files/Vol05_Part05b.pdf HANDBOOKS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH INSECTS
7. Web site: Stilbus testaceus - Archiwum KFP. coleoptera.ksib.pl. 2017-09-08.