Elater ferrugineus

Varietas include: • Elater ferrugineus var. morio Schilsky, 1888 • Elater ferrugineus var. occitanicus de Villers, 1789 ==Distribution==

This species is widespread in the Western Palearctic realm. ==Description==

Elater ferrugineus can reach a length of . This species is rather variable. Head is dark brown. Pronotum and elytra of males are usually bright orange or reddish, while females show a uniform dark brown color and are smaller than males. The legs are black. The antennae are mid-brown to black. In males they extend up to the posterior edge of the pronotum, while in females they are shorter. ==Biology==

Larvae develop in hole of ancient trees of various species, mainly oak (Quercus robur), ash (Fraxinus excelsior), beech (Fagus sylvatica) and elm (Ulmus spp.). The life cycle lasts 4–6 years. Pupation occurs in spring. ==References==