Heteroderes amplicollis
(Gyllenhal, 1817)
Gulf Wireworm
Heteroderes amplicollis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, commonly known as the Gulf . The species is part of a whose larvae are known as wireworms, soil-dwelling pests that feed on plant roots and tubers. are typically encountered in field settings and can be found on vegetation.
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How to pronounce Heteroderes amplicollis: //ˌhɛt.əˈroʊ.dər.iːz ˌæm.plɪˈkɒl.ɪs//
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Human Relevance
Larvae of Heteroderes , including H. amplicollis, are known agricultural pests as wireworms that damage crop roots and tubers. The "Gulf " suggests association with the Gulf Coastal region of North America.