Monocrepidius bellus
Beautiful Wireworm
Monocrepidius bellus, commonly known as the Beautiful , is a of in the . The Monocrepidius belongs to a group of whose are known as wireworms, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in citizen science observations, with over 1,700 iNaturalist records suggesting it is relatively detectable where it occurs. Its taxonomic placement within Elateridae indicates beetles possess the family's characteristic ability to right themselves from recumbency using a prosternal spine mechanism.
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How to pronounce Monocrepidius bellus: //ˌmɒnəʊˈkrɛpɪdiəs ˈbɛləs//
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Taxonomic Note
The Monocrepidius is classified within , the . The 'Beautiful ' refers to the larval stage; wireworm are elongate, cylindrical, and sclerotized, though whether this specific epithet reflects larval or is undocumented.
Observation Data
As of the available data, iNaturalist holds 1,758 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with some frequency by naturalists, though this may reflect detection rather than true abundance.