Chalcolepidius tartarus
Chalcolepidius tartarus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. It belongs to a known for large, striking species often associated with woody vegetation. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, where it has been collected from desert scrub .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chalcolepidius tartarus: //ˌkælkoʊˈlɛpɪdiəs ˈtɑːrtˌɛrəs//
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Habitat
Desert scrub and thorn-scrub . Associated with woody vegetation including Baccharis sarothroides (desert broom) and Prosopis glandulosa (mesquite).
Distribution
Southwestern United States, specifically documented from Arizona.
Seasonality
Active during summer months; collected in July-August.
Host Associations
- Baccharis sarothroides - collected_ondesert broom
- Prosopis glandulosa - collected_onmesquite
Similar Taxa
- Chalcolepidius smaragdulusBoth are large, metallic green Chalcolepidius found in similar southwestern U.S. and associated with Baccharis sarothroides.
- Chalcolepidius lenziAnother congeneric collected from sap flows on Baccharis sarothroides in the same region; may be distinguished by coloration and size.