Semiotus insignis

Semiotus insigniss
Semiotus insignis from Panama
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Elateriformia
Family: Elateridae
Genus: Semiotus
Species:
S. insignis
Binomial name
Semiotus insignis
Candèze, 1857

Semiotus insignis is a species of beetle belonging to the family Elateridae.

Description

Semiotus insignis can reach a length of 32–44 millimetres (1.3–1.7 in). The basic colour of the body varies from fulvus to luteus. The head bears a small black spot on basal half. Pronotum has five black spots (four discal maculae and one located medially along the anterior margin). The elytra have a glabrous surface with fine striae and one spine on each apex.

Distribution

This species can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

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