Omophlus lepturoides

Appearance

''Omophlus lepturoides'' can reach a body length of 11–16 millimetres . Head anh pronotum are black and rather hairy. Elytra are reddish-brown. Legs are black.

Naming

The Latin species name ''lepturoides'' derives from ''Leptura'' and ''eides'', meaning ''similar''.

Distribution

This species is present in Europe . It can also be found in Southeast Asia and Russia, from Ukraine to the Caucasus. These beetles inhabit heat and sunny areas.

Behavior

Adults can be found from April to June. They feed on inflorescences of many different plants, while the larvae feed on roots of various plants, also cultivated . They overwinter as larvae in the soil.

Habitat

This species is present in Europe . It can also be found in Southeast Asia and Russia, from Ukraine to the Caucasus. These beetles inhabit heat and sunny areas.