Tetralimonius quercus

Tetralimonius quercus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Elateriformia
Family: Elateridae
Genus: Tetralimonius
Species:
T. quercus
Binomial name
Tetralimonius quercus
(Olivier, 1790)
Synonyms
  • Limonius quercus (Olivier, 1790)
  • Pheletes quercus (Olivier, 1790)

Tetralimonius quercus is a species of click beetle belonging to the family Elateridae, formerly placed in the genus Pheletes.[1]

Description

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

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

  1. ^ F.E. Etzler. 2019. Generic reclassification of Limonius Eschscholtz, 1829 (Elateridae: Dendrometrinae) sensu Candèze 1860 of the world. Zootaxa 4863:301-335.
  2. ^ a b Elateridae
  3. ^ a b Coleoptera Poloniae
  4. ^ Fauna europaea


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