title: Semiotus furcatus
text: # Semiotus furcatus
  
  Semiotus furcatus is a species of beetle in the family Elateridae.
  
  ## Description
  
  Semiotus furcatus can reach a length of 17–25 mm (0.67–0.98 in). The basic colour of the body is reddish-orange. The pronotum has a single longitudinal median black stripes, while the elytra have three black stripes.
  
  ## Distribution
  
  This Neotropical species occurs from Panama to Peru, including Bolivia and Brazil.
  
  