Aptopus peregrinus
Aptopus peregrinus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The Aptopus is part of the diverse click beetle lineage, characterized by the ability to right themselves when overturned through a distinctive clicking mechanism involving a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove. This species has been documented from limited observations, with records indicating a distribution in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aptopus peregrinus: /ˈæp.toʊ.pəs ˌpɛr.ɪˈɡraɪ.nəs/
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Distribution
Southwestern United States (including southern California, Nevada, Arizona) and northern Mexico. The type locality is listed as Hot Springs, Arkansas, though this record is suspected to be erroneous.
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Taxonomic Notes
The Aptopus is classified within the Elateridae, one of the largest families of beetles with over 10,000 described worldwide. The specific epithet 'peregrinus' (Latin for 'wanderer' or 'foreigner') may refer to the species' apparent ability or its occurrence at the margins of its generic range.