Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 444

Oedemera lurida is a small beetle with a metallic green, gray, or brown body, measuring 5-7 millimeters. They belong to a group of three similar species that are hard to tell apart without microscopic examination. These beetles live in Europe, North Africa, and the Near East, in forests, meadows, and fields. Their larvae feed on plant stems and rotten wood, while adults feed on pollen and nectar from various flowers. Oedemera lurida can be found from April to July and are known for their narrow, hairy elytra and unique antennae.