title: Semiotus imperialis
text: # Semiotus imperialis
  
  Semiotus imperialis is a species of beetle belonging to the family Elateridae.
  
  ## Description
  
  Semiotus imperialis can reach a length of 28–44 millimetres (1.1–1.7 in). Basic colour of the body varies from fulvus to luteus. The head shows two small black spot, respectively in the middle of the anterior and the posterior border. Pronotum has a reddish median longitudinal stripe and two black marginal maculae in addition to two irregular longitudinal streaks. The elytra have a glabrous surface with fine interstrial punctures and two spines on each apex.
  
  ## Distribution
  
  This species can be found in southern Peru, Colombia and Venezuela.
  
  