Stenomax aeneus


Stenomax aeneus is a species of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae).

Subspecies

  • Stenomax aeneus aeneus
  • ''Stenomax aeneus incurvus''

Description

Stenomax aeneus can reach a length of. These beetles have a black-brown, elongated body with very long legs. The central pair of legs is hairy at the top. At the end of the abdomen, the elytra form two small spurs.

Distribution and habitat

This quite common species is present in south-eastern and Central Europe. These beetles live on branches infested with fungi and under bark of deciduous trees.