Mylabris flexuosa is a species of blister beetle, belonging to the family Meloidae.
Distribution and habitat This species is present in Southern Europe (Andorra, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland), in Russia and in Central Asia. It mainly inhabits prairies.
Description Mylabris flexuosa can reach a length of . Head, antennae, pronotum and legs are black, while elytra show yellow and black bands and markings. It has an extensive and easily seen pubescence.
This species is similar to Mylabris variabilis.
Bibliography Bologna, M.A., Cobolli Sbordoni, M., De Mattheis, E. & Mattoccia, M. (1988) Divergenza genetica tra popolazioni sud europee di Mylabris flexuosa Olivier (Coleoptera, Meloidae). Atti XV Congresso Nazionale Italiano di Entomologia, L'Aquila, 1988, 673–680.
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External links
Le Monde des Insectes INPN Natura Mediterraneo Insectarium virtual