Elmomorphus dentipes

Elmomorphus dentipes is a species of beetle of the family Dryopidae. This species is found in China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Description

Adults reach a length of 2.67–3.32 mm and 2.71–3.37 mm. Their body is ovate, moderately convex dorsally and integument dark brown to black. The mouthparts, antennae, and legs are dark reddish brown.

Etymology

The species name is a combination of the Latin words dens and pes and refers to the tooth on the male metatibia.