Agrypnus triplehornorum

Agrypnus triplehornorum is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The Agrypnus comprises numerous species distributed across multiple continents, with many species characterized by robust bodies and often dull or patterned coloration. This species was named in honor of the American entomologists Charles and Norman Triplehorn.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agrypnus triplehornorum: /əˈɡrɪpnəs ˌtrɪpəlˈhɔːrnɔːrəm/

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Etymology

The specific epithet triplehornorum honors Charles A. Triplehorn and Norman E. Triplehorn, American coleopterists who made significant contributions to the study of beetles, particularly weevils and darkling beetles.

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