- Source: Semiotus distinctus
Semiotus distinctus is a species of beetle belonging to the family Elateridae from South America (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay).
Description
Semiotus distinctus can reach a length of 28–48 millimetres (1.1–1.9 in). Basic colour of the body varies from reddish-yellow to ferrugineous. Pronotum shows a single longitudinal median dark streak and deep scattered punctures, while elytra have two stripes and poorly impressed striae.
Distribution
This species can be found in southern Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
References
Samuel A. Wells (2007) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Elateridae in SYNOPSIS OF THE DESCRIBED COLEOPTERA OF THE WORLD
Maria Helena Parreira; Sônia A. Casari Morphology of three Brazilian species of Semiotus (Coleoptera, Elateridae, Semiotinae)
