Semiotus imperialis

Semiotus imperialis is a species of beetle belonging to the family Elateridae from South America.

Description
Semiotus imperialis can reach a length of 28 - 44 mm. 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. The orange coloration of elytra and pronotum also shows a high reflectance in the near-infrared.

Distribution
This species can be found in southern Peru, Colombia and Venezuela.