Silpha tristis
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Silpha tristis is a beetle from the family of carrion beetles (Silphidae).
features
The black oval-elliptical beetles have a body length of 13-17 mm. The wide neck shield covers the base of the wing covers more or less. Three equally pronounced, shiny ribs run over the elytra. The side edge of the wing covers is relatively narrow and falls flat behind.
distribution
The carrion beetle species occurs in large parts of Europe. Their occurrence extends in the south to North Africa and in the east across Asia Minor to the Middle East (Iran). In Central Europe, the species occurs everywhere, but is not considered common. It occurs more frequently in Germany in the north than in the south. The species was introduced in North America and has established itself in the eastern Canadian province of Québec .
Way of life
The beetles can be seen from April to October. Both the adult beetles and the larvae feed mainly on carrion. In addition, various insects, worms and snails are killed. The species prefers less shady locations.
Web links
- Key to British Silphidae (Burying beetles and allies) at www.coleoptera.org.uk (PDF, 1.7 MB)
- www.kerbtier.de
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e Arved Lompe: Beetles of Europe - Silpha . www.coleonet.de. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ↑ a b c d Karel Hurka: Beetles of the Czech and Slovak Republics . Kabourek, Zlin 2005, ISBN 80-86447-11-1 , pp. 65, 66.
- ↑ a b Silpha tristis . bugguide.net. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ↑ Silpha tristis in Fauna Europaea