Malachius directus

Malachius directus is a of soft-winged flower beetle in the Melyridae. Like other members of the Malachius, it belongs to the Malachiinae, a group characterized by their relatively soft and frequent association with flowers. The species is documented in taxonomic literature, though detailed natural history information appears limited in publicly available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Malachius directus: //məˈlækiəs dɪˈrɛktəs//

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