Dasytes tristicula

Dasytes tristicula is a species of beetles belonging to the family Melyridae. The species name is frequently misspelled as "tristiculus" in the literature.

Distribution

This Mediterranean species is present in France, Italy and Spain.

Description

Dasytes tristicula can reach a body length of about. These small black beetles have long erect black pubescence over the entire surface of the elytra and pronotum. The females usually show a broad transversal band of lighter pubescence anteriorly.

Phenology

Adults can be found from April to June.