Epropetes tristis

Martins & Galileo (2013)

Epropetes tristis

Identification

Mostly black, though it seems to have black and gray bands due to some areas being covered in white hairs. Antennae and tarsi are yellowish-brown. The elytra have a small, yellow triangular mark in each outside edge approximately a third of the way down. Eyes almost divided. Total length: 10.3 mm.

(the above description likely describes the female, male uncertain)

Distribution

To date, this species has only been encountered in Cerro Chucantí.

Biology and Natural History

Habitat: 850 m in elevation, specific habitat not described.

Etymology

The name "tristis" it from Latin, meaning sad, in reference to it's mostly dark color.