Melanotus punctolineatus explained

Melanotus punctolineatus, commonly known as the sandwich click beetle,^[1] is a species of beetle from the family Elateridae and the genus Melanotus.

Description

Adult size is 11-. The color of a body, legs, and antennas are black. The body is also elongated. The elytron is tapering, which is more noticeable among males. Males have longer antennas and prothorax than females.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges Nature Reserve. Essex Wildlife Trust. 10 October 2015.
2. Web site: Description . 2012-02-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140221050503/http://elateridae.co.uk/species-accounts/melanotus-punctolineatus/ . 2014-02-21 . dead .