Monocrepidius falli

southern potato wireworm

Monocrepidius falli, commonly known as the southern potato , is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The larval stage is referred to as a wireworm, a soil-dwelling pest known for damaging agricultural crops. The species has been documented in 411 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-recorded. Specific details regarding its and remain limited in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Monocrepidius falli: //ˌmɒnoʊkɹəˈpɪdiəs ˈfæli//

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Host Associations

Solanum tuberosum - pest 'southern potato ' implies association with potato crops, though specific feeding damage by this requires confirmation

Human Relevance

The 'southern potato ' suggests this is recognized as an agricultural pest, likely causing damage to potato tubers and possibly other root crops through larval feeding. Wireworms in general are economically significant pests in agriculture.

Similar Taxa

Other wireworm species (larvae of various Elateridae genera) larvae are morphologically similar across many elaterid ; accurate identification to typically requires examination of beetles
Conoderus spp.Other of click beetles also contain with larvae that damage potatoes; required for definitive separation

More Details

Taxonomic note

The Monocrepidius is part of the click beetle Elateridae. The specific epithet 'falli' likely honors an entomologist, though the namesake is not documented in available sources.