Oedemera tristis is a species of beetle belonging to the family Oedemeridae subfamily Oedemerinae.

Description Oedemera tristis can reach a body length of about . It is an elongated insect with a soft, black body. Males have large, swollen posterior thighs (metafemurs). The elytra are divergent at their ends and reveal the wings.

Distribution and habitat This species is present in most Europe. This insect lives in meadows and forest edges.

References

External links Forum Entomologi Italiani