title: Semiotus distinctus
text: # Semiotus distinctus
  
  Semiotus distinctus is a species of beetle belonging to the family Elateridae.
  
  ## Description
  
  Semiotus distinctus can reach a length of 28–48 millimetres (1.1–1.9 in). Basic colour of the body varies from reddish-yellow to ferrugineous. Pronotum shows a single longitudinal median dark streak and deep scattered punctures, while elytra have two stripes and poorly impressed striae.
  
  ## Distribution
  
  This species can be found in southern Brasil, Paraguay and Argentina.
  
  