Melanotus villosusMelanotus villosus is a species of beetle in the family Elateridae and the genus Melanotus.DescriptionAdult beetles size is, but could extend up to. The color of body and legs is black. It carries brown tarsi on its legs. And the antennas are brownish-black. Males have longer antennas and prothorax than females.DistributionThe species can be found everywhere throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and the far North-west.EcologyThe beetle eats old pine stumps.