Monocrepidius

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Elateroidea
Family: Elateridae
Subfamily: Agrypninae
Tribe: Oophorini
Genus: Monocrepidius

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Monocrepidius: //ˌmɒnoʊˈkrɛpɪdiəs//

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Images

Click Beetle - Monocrepidius lividus, Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Virginia, August 14, 2021 (53453553459) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Monocrepidius is a genus of click beetles in the family Elateridae, recognized as a valid genus since both names were published simultaneously in 1829, with Monocrepidius being selected as the correct name.

Habitat

Mostly tropical regions; widespread in North America, more diverse in eastern and southern United States.

Distribution

Widespread in North America, with a more diverse presence in the eastern and southern parts of the United States.

Economic Impact

Some species are important pests.

Similar Taxa

Conoderus

Misconceptions

The genus has often been incorrectly cited as Conoderus; however, Monocrepidius is the valid name based on the rules of the ICZN.