Elmomorphus paramontanus

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

Description

Adults reach a length of 2.90–3.33 mm and 2.88–3.35 mm. Their body is oblong-ovate, dorsally convex and integument black, while the mouthparts, antennae, trochanters, basal parts of the femora, and tarsi are reddish-brown. The dorsum has a fine bronze metallic lustre.

Etymology

The species name refers to the overall similarity with Elmomorphus montanus.