About Rutela lineola (Linnaeus, 1758)
Rutela lineola (Linnaeus, 1758) individuals reach lengths of approximately 16 to 20 millimeters. This species is highly variable in appearance. Its base body color is black, with white, yellow, orange, or reddish markings located on the head, pronotum, and elytra. Adult beetles of this species feed on flowers and decaying wood. The larvae are xylophagous (wood-eating), and are typically found inside decaying tree trunks. This species occurs in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
