| Genus | Cratosilis |
|---|---|
| Species | denticollis |
| Authority | (Schummel, 1844) |
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Cratosilis denticollis is a species of soldier beetle belonging to the family Cantharidae.[1]
Description
Cratosilis denticollis can reach a length of 5.5–7 millimetres (0.22–0.28 in). These small insects have a black head and a reddish pronotum, while elytrae are brownish and coarsely punctured deep. Pronotum rear corners are sharply angled (hence the Latin name denticollis, meaning toothed neck.[2]
Habitat
These beetles can be found from June to September in mountain and alpine areas, in forest edges, river meadows and grass heaths.[2]
Distribution
This species is present in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine.[2][3]
References
- ^ Biolib
- ^ "Entomologie Stuttgart". Archived from the original on 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ^ Fauna europaea