Tetralimonius quercus
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| Tetralimonius quercus (A. G. Olivier, 1790)
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Tetralimonius quercus is a species of click beetle belonging to the family Elateridae, formerly placed in the genus Pheletes.[1]
Description[edit]
Tetralimonius quercus can reach a length of 4–6 millimetres (0.16–0.24 in).[2] Adults can be found from late-April until June, feeding on grass, herbaceous plants and shrubs.[3]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
This species is present in most of Europe, Siberia and the Near East.[2][4] Its habitat is lowlands and hilly regions, especially in dry and sunny areas.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ F.E. Etzler. 2019. Generic reclassification of Limonius Eschscholtz, 1829 (Elateridae: Dendrometrinae) sensu Candèze 1860 of the world. Zootaxa 4863:301-335.
- ^ a b Elateridae
- ^ a b Coleoptera Poloniae
- ^ Fauna europaea
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