Danosoma
Thomson, 1859
Species Guides
2- Danosoma brevicorne(Short-horned Click Beetle)
- Danosoma obtectum(Covered Click Beetle)
Danosoma is a of click beetles in the Elateridae. are found in Europe and North America. The genus includes D. brevicorne and D. fasciata. have been observed in woodland and forested , with at least one species documented from woodpiles near ponderosa pine groves.
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Habitat
Woodland and forested areas, including ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) groves and associated woodpiles. At least one has been documented from sandy juniper/pine woodland in Utah.
Distribution
Europe and North America. Specific records include Norway, Sweden, and the southwestern United States (Utah, Arizona).
Seasonality
have been observed in June.
Host Associations
- Pinus ponderosa - association found in woodpiles and on trunks in ponderosa pine groves
Behavior
are and have been found crawling on woodpiles at night. One observation describes an adult being rejected as prey by a sagebrush lizard (Sceloporus graciosus).
More Details
Collection observations
Danosoma brevicorne was documented from a woodpile at Ponderosa Grove Campground in Kane County, Utah, in mid-June, in an area with ponderosa pine and Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle (Cicindela albissima) nearby.