About Archodontes melanopus (Linnaeus, 1767)
Scientific name: Archodontes melanopus (Linnaeus, 1767)
The head of this species is short and black. Its mandibles are short. The antennae are dark brown, appearing almost black, and are shorter than the entire insect body. The thorax is broad, rough, and black, with defined margins along its posterior and anterior edges. The sides of the thorax bear many small sharp spines; the two rearmost of these spines are larger than all the others. The upper surface of the thorax has two tubercles. The elytra are dark brown, almost black, with margins along their sides and suture. Each elytron ends in a small spine at its tip, and the elytra extend a little past the anus. The abdomen is smooth and shining, and is dark brown in colour, nearly black. The sides of the breast are covered in hairs. The legs are dark brown, almost black, smooth and shining, and bear three small tibial spurs. The total body length, including the mandibles, is 2¼ inches (57 mm).
