Mylabris flexuosa is a species of blister beetle, belonging to the Meloidae family.[1]
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| Mylabris flexuosa, dorsal view | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Meloidae |
| Genus: | Mylabris |
| Species: | M. flexuosa
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| Mylabris flexuosa Olivier, 1811
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Distribution and habitat edit
This species is present in Southern Europe (Andorra, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland), in Russia and in Central Asia.[2][3] It mainly inhabits prairies.
Description edit
Mylabris flexuosa can reach a length of 10–12 millimetres (0.39–0.47 in).[3] Head, antennae, pronotum and legs are black, while elytra show yellow and black bands and markings. It has an extensive and easily seen pubescence.
This species is similar to Mylabris variabilis.
Bibliography edit
- Bologna, M.A., Cobolli Sbordoni, M., De Mattheis, E. & Mattoccia, M. (1988) Divergenza genetica tra popolazioni sud europee di Mylabris flexuosa Olivier (Coleoptera, Meloidae). Atti XV Congresso Nazionale Italiano di Entomologia, L’Aquila, 1988, 673–680.
References edit
- ^ "Mylabris flexuosa". BioLib.cz. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ "Mylabris (Micrabris) flexuosa Olivier, 1811". Fauna Europaea. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ a b "Mylabris flexuosa". kaefer-der-welt.de. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
External links edit
Data related to Mylabris flexuosa at Wikispecies
Media related to Mylabris flexuosa at Wikimedia Commons- Le Monde des Insectes
- INPN
- Natura Mediterraneo
- Insectarium virtual
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