Axinotarsus pulicarius is a species of soft-winged flower beetle that is native to Europe, but has also been introduced to North America.

This beetle is native to Europe where it ranges broadly except for Northern latitudes or Southern Mediterranean regions.

[4] Axinotarsus pulicarius typically feeds on pollen produced by perennial grasses in its native Europe.

The male will turn his back to the female, who will then bite the gland; the female will then turn her own back to the male, who places his mouthparts on the tip of her abdomen.

Brief copulation may be allowed at this point, or the pair may return to frontal tapping.