Listrini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Listrini: //lɪˈstriːnaɪ//

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Summary

Listrus is a genus of soft-winged flower beetles in the tribe Listrini, known for their role as pollinators, specifically in flowering plants during the spring and summer months. They are characterized by their small size and often gray coloration with elytral patterns.

Physical Characteristics

Adult Listrus beetles are around 3 mm in body length, cylindrical in shape, often gray, and sometimes exhibit a pattern of spots on their elytra.

Identification Tips

Look for cylindrical, small (3 mm) gray beetles with possible elytral spotting while observing flowering plants, particularly in the spring and summer.

Habitat

Listrus beetles are commonly found in flower-rich environments.

Diet

As pollinators, Listrus beetles primarily feed on nectar and pollen while foraging on flowers.

Ecosystem Role

These beetles play an important role as pollinators within their ecosystems.

Tags

• Listrini
• Listrus
• pollinators
• beetles
• Melyridae
• Coleoptera