Oedemera crassipes
{{Short description|Species of beetle}}
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| image = Oedemeridae - Oedemera cf. crassipes (female).JPG
| image_caption = Oedemera cf. crassipes, female
| taxon = Oedemera crassipes
| authority = Ganglbauer, 1881
| synonyms =
- Oedemera (Oedemera) caudata Seidlitz, 1899
}}
Oedemera crassipes is a species of beetle belonging to the family Oedemeridae subfamily Oedemerinae.[http://eol.org/pages/3273371/overview Encyclopedia of life]
Distribution
These beetles are present in southern Europe in North Africa and in the Near East.[https://fauna-eu.org/cdm_dataportal/taxon/54c90f92-0f51-4c44-a9f6-bcac35fa532d Fauna europaea]
Description
Oedemera crassipes can reach a length of about {{convert|7|mm}}.[http://alsphotopage.com/image/show/id/7195 ALS - Alsphotopage] These beetles have parallel (non-dehiscent) elytra that fully cover the abdomen without leaving the hind wings visible. The basic body color is gray-green. Males have slightly enlarged hind femora, but they are scarcely distinguishable from females. The apex of the last sternite is not rounded and the shape of pygidium is much more longer than last sternite.[https://www.naturamediterraneo.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=286212 Oedemera crassipes in Malta.][http://www.coleo-net.de/coleo/texte/oedemera.htm Kafer Europas - Oedemera]
This species is very similar to Oedemera virescens and Oedemera lurida. They are quite difficult to distinguish one from the other, as the separation relies on subtle characters. These beetles, probably the most primitive of the genus, usually need to be dissected and to examine the genitals under the microscope.[https://www.naturamediterraneo.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=58364 Natura Mediterraneo]
References
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External links
- [https://www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/esp-page.php?genre=Oedemera&espece=crassipes Galerie-insecte]
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Category:Beetles described in 1881
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