Ignelater havaniensis
Laporte de Castelnau, 1840
Ignelater havaniensis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, described by Laporte de Castelnau in 1840. The species is known from Cuba and has been documented in 480 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate recording effort. As with other members of the Ignelater, it possesses the characteristic click mechanism that allows these beetles to right themselves when overturned.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ignelater havaniensis: /ɪɡnəˈleɪtər ˌhavəˈniɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Cuba. The specific epithet 'havaniensis' indicates an association with Havana, suggesting the type locality or primary known occurrence in that region.