Paracardiophorus propinquus
Kindred Heart Click Beetle
Paracardiophorus propinquus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, commonly known as the Kindred Click Beetle. The Paracardiophorus belongs to the diverse click beetle family, characterized by the distinctive clicking mechanism used by larvae and to right themselves when flipped. This species is part of a genus whose members are typically associated with decaying wood and forest floor .
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How to pronounce Paracardiophorus propinquus: /ˌpærəˌkɑːrdioʊˈfɔːrəs prəˈpɪŋkwəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The name Paracardiophorus indicates a close relationship to Cardiophorus, another genus within Elateridae. Members of this genus group are sometimes referred to as '-clickers' or related reflecting this taxonomic affinity.