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Net-winged Beetle

Lygistopterus sanguineus

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Description:

Net-winged beetle (Lygistopterus sanguineus-Family: Lycidae) 7-11 mm long. The sides of pronotum and elytra are bright red, the rest black. The relatively soft elytra is covered with protruding longitudinal striations.

Habitat:

Mountain meadow (altitude 2000 m.)

Reference Links:

Lygistopterus sanguineus - Overview, Lygistopterus sanguineus — Wikipédia

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PublishedJuly 18, 2016

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