Semiotus distinctus
Species of beetle
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Semiotus distinctus is a species of beetle belonging to the family Elateridae from South America (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay).[1]
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| Semiotus distinctus | |
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| S. distinctus from Brazil | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Elateriformia |
| Family: | Elateridae |
| Genus: | Semiotus |
| Species: | S. distinctus |
| Binomial name | |
| Semiotus distinctus Herbst, 1806 | |
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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.[1]
